AEF3e Level 2 TG PCM Grammar 9A

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9A GRAMMAR  if + past, would / wouldn’t + base form (second conditional)

a Complete the conversations with the second conditional forms of the verbs in parentheses.

1 A Look at Hannah. She’s so lazy.


B I know. If the boss came in now, he
wouldn’t be very happy. (come, not be)
asked
What would you say if Adam
2 A 
you out on a date? (you say, ask)
B I think I would say “yes!” (say)
3 A Ouch! My tooth hurts.
B 
You wouldn't have so many problems with
your teeth if you went to the
dentist more often. (not have, go)
4 A Is the answer to number 5 A or B?
knew
B 
If I the answer,
I would tell you. But I don’t! (know, tell)
5 A Why don’t you bike to work?
I would bike if I
B  lived closer to
the office, but I live too far away. (bike, live)
6 A Wow! Those shoes are great.
I would buy them if I had
more money. (buy, have)
B  Well, you would have more money if
you didn't go shopping so often.
(have, not go)
won
7 A If you the lottery, how
would you spend the money? (win, you spend)
B  I would buy a big house in the country.
(buy)
8 A I’m so tired!
We would sleep
B  much better if the
neighbors’ baby didn't cry all night.
(sleep, not cry)

b First or second conditional? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
1 What will we do tomorrow if it rains (rain)?
2 If I had a lot of money, I’d buy (buy) a horse.
3 She’d pass her exams if she studied (study) harder.
4 I’m sure she will lend (lend) you the money if you ask her nicely.
5 I’d like your dog more if he didn't be (not be) so noisy!
6 If I wasn't (not see) you this evening, I’ll see you on Friday.
7 I won't say (not say) anything to James if you don’t want me to.
8 If you don't hurry up (not hurry up), we’ll miss the train.
9 If I were you, I wouldn't go (not go) to the northeast US in the winter.
10 What would you do (do) if you found a snake in your bed?

ACTIVATION

Complete the sentences with your own ideas.


If I could live in another country, I... If I were the President, I...
If the weather is good this weekend, I... If I get bored this evening, I...
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196 American English File third edition Teacher’s Guide Level 2  Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2021

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