Conditionals – English Grammar Exercises

Instructions: Write the type of conditional for each sentence.

If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
If I were a bird, I would fly around the world.
If they had left earlier, they would have caught the train.
If Maya had studied harder, she would be more confident now.
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.
If Noah finishes his homework, he will watch television.
If I had a magic wand, I would help everyone.
If the players had practised regularly, they would have won the tournament.
If people don’t water plants, they die.
If Zara invites me, I will attend her birthday party.
If I were taller, I would become a basketball player.
If Ethan had worn his helmet, he would not have been injured.
If Olivia had gone to bed early, she wouldn’t be feeling sleepy now.
If you don’t charge your phone, it stops working.

Answers –

Zero Conditional
First Conditional
Second Conditional
Third Conditional
Mixed Conditional
Zero Conditional
First Conditional
Second Conditional
Third Conditional
Zero Conditional
First Conditional
Second Conditional
Third Conditional
Mixed Conditional
Zero Conditional

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.

If you ________ (heat) ice, it melts.
If people ________ (eat) too much junk food, they become unhealthy.
If plants ________ (not/get) enough sunlight, they die.
If you ________ (mix) red and blue, you get purple.
If a baby ________ (be) hungry, it cries.
If we ________ (boil) water, it produces steam.
If birds ________ (not/find) food, they become weak.
If the sun ________ (set), it becomes dark.
If you ________ (touch) fire, it burns you.
If students ________ (study) regularly, they learn better.
If rain ________ (fall), rivers fill up.
If you ________ (freeze) water, it turns into ice.
If children ________ (exercise) daily, they stay healthy.
If milk ________ (not/store) properly, it spoils.
If bees ________ (collect) nectar, they make honey.

Answers –

heat
eat
do not get
mix
is
boil
do not find
sets
touch
study
falls
freeze
exercise
is not stored
collect

Instructions: Complete each sentence with a suitable clause.

If you don’t drink enough water, ________________________.
If people exercise regularly, ________________________.
If a plant does not get water, ________________________.
If you press this switch, ________________________.
If children eat too many sweets, ________________________.
If it rains heavily, ________________________.
If you leave food uncovered, ________________________.
If you study every day, ________________________.
If we recycle waste, ________________________.
If the temperature drops below 0°C, ________________________.
If you wash your hands before eating, ________________________.
If birds migrate in winter, ________________________.
If you throw plastic into rivers, ________________________.
If people waste electricity, ________________________.
If you read good books regularly, ________________________.

Sample Answers

you feel tired.
they remain fit.
it dies.
the light turns on.
they get tooth decay.
the roads become slippery.
flies gather around it.
you improve your knowledge.
we protect the environment.
water freezes.
you stay healthy.
they find warmer places.
water pollution increases.
electricity bills increase.
your vocabulary improves.

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.

If Mira ________ (study) hard, she ________ (pass) the examination.
If it ________ (rain), we ________ (cancel) the picnic.
If Leo ________ (leave) now, he ________ (reach) the station on time.
If you ________ (not/wear) a helmet, you ________ (be) fined.
If we ________ (save) money, we ________ (buy) a new laptop.
If Aanya ________ (finish) her homework, she ________ (watch) television.
If the bus ________ (arrive) late, we ________ (miss) the assembly.
If you ________ (exercise) daily, you ________ (feel) healthier.
If Kabir ________ (not/apologise), his friend ________ (remain) upset.
If we ________ (plant) more trees, the environment ________ (improve).
If Nora ________ (invite) me, I ________ (attend) her birthday party.
If you ________ (touch) that wire, you ________ (get) an electric shock.
If my brother ________ (repair) the bicycle, I ________ (ride) it.
If the children ________ (wake up) early, they ________ (catch) the school bus.
If the teacher ________ (explain) the lesson again, everyone ________ (understand) it.

Answers –

studies, will pass
rains, will cancel
leaves, will reach
do not wear, will be
save, will buy
finishes, will watch
arrives, will miss
exercise, will feel
does not apologise, will remain
plant, will improve
invites, will attend
touch, will get
repairs, will ride
wake up, will catch
explains, will understand

Instructions: Choose the correct option.

If Emma (works / will work) hard, she (will succeed / succeeds).
If we (leave / will leave) now, we (will catch / catch) the train.
If you (don’t water / won’t water) the plants, they (will dry / dry).
If the weather (improves / will improve), we (will go / go) hiking.
If Ryan (finishes / will finish) first, he (wins / will win) the prize.
If I (see / will see) Maya, I (tell / will tell) her the news.
If they (don’t hurry / won’t hurry), they (will miss / miss) the bus.
If the baby (cries / will cry), her mother (will comfort / comforts) her.
If Aria (practises / will practise) regularly, she (will become / becomes) a better dancer.
If you (eat / will eat) too much, you (will feel / feel) uncomfortable.
If the teacher (asks / will ask) a question, Ethan (will answer / answers) it.
If we (don’t recycle / won’t recycle), more waste (will pile up / piles up).
If Zara (calls / will call), I (will answer / answer) immediately.
If the dog (barks / will bark), the neighbours (will complain / complain).
If you (follow / will follow) the instructions, you (will complete / complete) the activity successfully.

Answers –

works, will succeed
leave, will catch
don’t water, will dry
improves, will go
finishes, will win
see, will tell
don’t hurry, will miss
cries, will comfort
practises, will become
eat, will feel
asks, will answer
don’t recycle, will pile up
calls, will answer
barks, will complain
follow, will complete

Instructions: Complete each sentence with a suitable main clause.

If I wake up early, ________________________.
If the rain stops, ________________________.
If Aditi studies regularly, ________________________.
If we leave now, ________________________.
If you drink enough water, ________________________.
If the teacher gives us a project, ________________________.
If my cousin visits us this weekend, ________________________.
If the electricity goes out, ________________________.
If you practise speaking English every day, ________________________.
If the shop is open, ________________________.
If Rohan forgets his notebook again, ________________________.
If the children complete the cleaning, ________________________.
If we recycle paper, ________________________.
If the team wins today’s match, ________________________.
If I receive a new storybook, ________________________.

Sample Answers –

I will reach school on time.
we will play football.
she will score good marks.
we will reach before noon.
you will stay healthy.
we will complete it on time.
we will visit the zoo.
we will use emergency lights.
you will become more confident.
I will buy some notebooks.
the teacher will remind him.
they will go to the playground.
we will save many trees.
they will celebrate together.
I will read it immediately.

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.

If I ________ (be) a scientist, I ________ (invent) a new machine.
If Nikhil ________ (have) a bicycle, he ________ (ride) to school.
If we ________ (live) near the beach, we ________ (go) there every weekend.
If Ava ________ (know) French, she ________ (speak) to the tourists.
If you ________ (win) the lottery, what ________ you ________ (buy)?
If Ethan ________ (be) taller, he ________ (play) basketball.
If I ________ (find) a lost wallet, I ________ (return) it to the owner.
If the weather ________ (be) cooler, we ________ (play) cricket.
If Zara ________ (have) more free time, she ________ (learn) the guitar.
If Leo ________ (see) a stray puppy, he ________ (take) it to a shelter.
If I ________ (be) the principal, I ________ (plant) more trees in the school.
If they ________ (study) harder, they ________ (score) higher marks.
If Mira ________ (own) a bakery, she ________ (bake) fresh bread every day.
If we ________ (travel) to Japan, we ________ (visit) Kyoto.
If you ________ (meet) your favourite author, what ________ you ________ (ask)?

Answers

were, would invent
had, would ride
lived, would go
knew, would speak
won, would, buy
were, would play
found, would return
were, would play
had, would learn
saw, would take
were, would plant
studied, would score
owned, would bake
travelled, would visit
met, would, ask

Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences using the Second Conditional.

Aarush does not have a camera. He cannot take photographs.
Emma is not a doctor. She cannot treat patients.
We do not live in the mountains. We cannot see snow every day.
Ryan does not know the answer. He cannot help us.
I do not have enough money. I cannot buy that laptop.
Mia is not the captain. She cannot choose the team.
The children do not have a football. They cannot play the match.
Noah is not an astronaut. He cannot travel into space.
My uncle does not own a farm. He cannot grow organic vegetables.
Sophia does not speak Spanish. She cannot understand the guide.
We do not have tickets. We cannot watch the concert.
Liam is not the class monitor. He cannot organise the event.
I do not know how to swim. I cannot join the competition.
The road is not wider. Buses cannot pass easily.
Olivia is not older. She cannot drive a car.

Answers –

If Aarush had a camera, he would take photographs.
If Emma were a doctor, she would treat patients.
If we lived in the mountains, we would see snow every day.
If Ryan knew the answer, he would help us.
If I had enough money, I would buy that laptop.
If Mia were the captain, she would choose the team.
If the children had a football, they would play the match.
If Noah were an astronaut, he would travel into space.
If my uncle owned a farm, he would grow organic vegetables.
If Sophia spoke Spanish, she would understand the guide.
If we had tickets, we would watch the concert.
If Liam were the class monitor, he would organise the event.
If I knew how to swim, I would join the competition.
If the road were wider, buses would pass easily.
If Olivia were older, she would drive a car.

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.

If Rohan ________ (leave) home earlier, he ________ (catch) the bus.
If we ________ (carry) an umbrella, we ________ (not/get) wet.
If Maya ________ (study) harder, she ________ (score) better marks.
If Ethan ________ (wear) his helmet, he ________ (not/injure) himself.
If the players ________ (practise) regularly, they ________ (win) the match.
If I ________ (know) about the meeting, I ________ (attend) it.
If Ava ________ (lock) the door, the thief ________ (not/enter) the house.
If Leo ________ (save) enough money, he ________ (buy) a new bicycle.
If the train ________ (arrive) on time, we ________ (not/miss) the programme.
If Zara ________ (remember) my birthday, she ________ (send) me a card.
If the gardener ________ (water) the plants, they ________ (not/dry) up.
If Noah ________ (listen) carefully, he ________ (understand) the lesson.
If we ________ (book) the tickets earlier, we ________ (get) better seats.
If Mira ________ (not/forget) her notebook, she ________ (complete) the work.
If Kabir ________ (drive) more carefully, he ________ (avoid) the accident.

Answers

had left, would have caught
had carried, would not have got
had studied, would have scored
had worn, would not have injured
had practised, would have won
had known, would have attended
had locked, would not have entered
had saved, would have bought
had arrived, would not have missed
had remembered, would have sent
had watered, would not have dried
had listened, would have understood
had booked, would have got
had not forgotten, would have completed
had driven, would have avoided

Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences using the Third Conditional.

Aria missed the bus. She reached school late.
We did not reserve the tickets. We could not watch the movie.
Liam did not revise the lessons. He failed the test.
The children played in the rain. They caught a cold.
My father left home late. He missed the train.
Emma forgot to water the plants. They dried up.
The driver was careless. He caused an accident.
I did not charge my phone. It switched off.
Noah did not wear a jacket. He felt cold.
Sophia did not follow the recipe. The cake was not tasty.
Ethan did not practise regularly. He lost the competition.
We started late. We missed the opening ceremony.
Ava ignored the warning signs. She got lost.
The mechanic did not check the brakes. The car broke down.
Zara forgot to set the alarm. She woke up late.

Answers

If Aria had not missed the bus, she would not have reached school late.
If we had reserved the tickets, we would have watched the movie.
If Liam had revised the lessons, he would have passed the test.
If the children had not played in the rain, they would not have caught a cold.
If my father had left home earlier, he would have caught the train.
If Emma had watered the plants, they would not have dried up.
If the driver had been careful, he would not have caused the accident.
If I had charged my phone, it would not have switched off.
If Noah had worn a jacket, he would not have felt cold.
If Sophia had followed the recipe, the cake would have been tasty.
If Ethan had practised regularly, he would have won the competition.
If we had started earlier, we would not have missed the opening ceremony.
If Ava had not ignored the warning signs, she would not have got lost.
If the mechanic had checked the brakes, the car would not have broken down.
If Zara had set the alarm, she would not have woken up late.

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.

If Mira had gone to bed earlier, she ________ (not/be) sleepy now.
If Ethan were more careful, he ________ (not/lose) his wallet yesterday.
If I had listened to your advice, I ________ (feel) happier today.
If Leo were a better cook, he ________ (not/burn) the dinner last night.
If we had planted more trees years ago, our city ________ (be) greener today.
If Ava were more confident, she ________ (answer) the question yesterday.
If Noah had saved enough money, he ________ (own) a bicycle now.
If I were taller, I ________ (join) the basketball team last year.
If Zara had accepted the offer, she ________ (work) in Delhi now.
If Kabir were more punctual, he ________ (not/miss) yesterday’s meeting.
If we had left earlier, we ________ (be) at home now.
If Olivia were more patient, she ________ (not/argue) with her friend yesterday.
If Ryan had repaired his laptop, he ________ (use) it now.
If I were better at mathematics, I ________ (solve) that problem yesterday.
If the players had practised harder, they ________ (be) more confident today.

Answers

would not be
would not have lost
would feel
would not have burnt
would be
would have answered
would own
would have joined
would be working
would not have missed
would be
would not have argued
would be using
would have solved
would be

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

If you ________ (freeze) water, it ________ (turn) into ice.
If Rhea ________ (finish) her homework, she ________ (join) us for the game.
If I ________ (be) a famous author, I ________ (write) adventure novels.
If the driver ________ (follow) the speed limit, the accident ________ (not/happen).
If Maya had practised harder, she ________ (play) for the school team now.
If plants ________ (not/get) enough water, they ________ (wilt).
If the weather ________ (improve), we ________ (go) trekking tomorrow.
If Noah ________ (have) a drone, he ________ (take) aerial photographs.
If we ________ (leave) five minutes earlier, we ________ (catch) the train.
If Leo had charged his laptop, he ________ (use) it now.
If people ________ (exercise) regularly, they ________ (stay) healthy.
If Aisha ________ (call) me tonight, I ________ (tell) her the good news.
If I ________ (know) how to swim, I ________ (join) the competition last year.
If Emma ________ (study) harder, she ________ (pass) the examination.
If you ________ (mix) blue and yellow, you ________ (get) green.
If Aryan ________ (save) enough money, he ________ (buy) a bicycle last month.
If I ________ (see) a shooting star, I ________ (make) a wish.
If the gardener ________ (water) the plants yesterday, they ________ (look) fresh today.
If the sun ________ (set), it ________ (become) dark.
If the children ________ (listen) carefully, they ________ (understand) the lesson.

Answers

freeze, turns (Zero Conditional)
finishes, will join (First Conditional)
were, would write (Second Conditional)
had followed, would not have happened (Third Conditional)
would be playing (Mixed Conditional)
do not get, wilt (Zero Conditional)
improves, will go (First Conditional)
had, would take (Second Conditional)
had left, would have caught (Third Conditional)
would be using (Mixed Conditional)
exercise, stay (Zero Conditional)
calls, will tell (First Conditional)
knew, would have joined (Mixed Conditional)
had studied, would have passed (Third Conditional)
mix, get (Zero Conditional)
had saved, would have bought (Third Conditional)
saw, would make (Second Conditional)
had watered, would look (Mixed Conditional)
sets, becomes (Zero Conditional)
listened, would understand (Second Conditional)