Conditionals

Do you know what conditional sentences are in English grammar? You can spot them when you see the word if. But there are other words that signal conditionals as well: as long as, even if, in the event that, on condition that, provided that, so long as, unless, whether … or not.

Choosing the correct tense in conditionals can be tricky because they can describe what might happen, what might have happened or even what does or did happen. See if you can choose the correct verb in the conditional sentences below.

1. If we get home late from work on Fridays, we usually Placeholder for the answer out.
2. If Safia has enough energy tonight, she Placeholder for the answer cross-country skiing.
3. If Wolfgang had enough money, he Placeholder for the answer tomorrow.
4. If you had brushed your teeth daily, you Placeholder for the answer so many cavities at your last dental appointment.
5. If I got up earlier, I Placeholder for the answer before work.
6. If Fred has purchased the movie tickets online, we Placeholder for the answer to wait in line.
7. If I were the manager, I Placeholder for the answer monthly working luncheons.