Conditionals

Conditionals
Conditionals descrevem o resultado de uma determinada condição. A cláusula if informa a

condição (if you study hard) e a cláusula principal informa o resultado (you will pass your
exams). A ordem das cláusulas não altera o significado.
Example: If you study hard, you will pass your exams.

You will pass your exams if you study hard.
As Conditionals são frequentemente divididas em diferentes tipos:
Zero Conditional
Usamos a “zero conditional” para falar sobre coisas que geralmente são verdadeiras,
especialmente no que diz respeito a leis e regras.
Examples: If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night.

Ice melts if you heat it.
When the sun goes down, it gets dark.
A estutura é: If + sujeito + simple present, + sujeito + simple present
First Conditional
Usamos a “first conditional” quando falamos sobre situações futuras que acreditamos serem
reais ou possíveis.
Examples: If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.

When I finish work, I'll call you.
A estrutura é: If + sujeito + simple present + sujeito + simple future
Second Conditional
Usamos a “second conditional” imaginar situações presentes ou futuras que são impossíveis
ou improváveis na realidade.
Examples: If we had a garden, we could have a cat.

If I won a lot of money, I'd buy a big house in the country.
I wouldn't worry if I were you.
A estrutura é: if + sujeito + past simple, sujeito + would.
Exercises
1 - Complete using the Zero Conditional:
a) If you (not drink) ____________ water for some time, you (die) ____________.
b) If you (mix) __________ blue and yellow, you (get) ___________ green.
c) If I (eat) ___________ cinnamon, I (get) ___________ rash.
d) If you (keep) ___________ food out of the fridge, it (go) __________ bad quickly.
e) Students (not go) __________ to PE classes if they (be) _________ sick.
f) If you (put) __________ a wet finger into the socket, you (get) ___________
electrocuted.
2 - Complete using the First Conditional:
a) If you (not hurry) ___________, you (be) __________ late.

b) I (not go) __________ if you (not come) ___________ with me.
c) If it (rain) __________, I (open) ___________ the umbrella.
d) Our team (win) ___________ if they (play) ___________ well.
e) Harry (travel) ___________ to Rome if he (get) ___________ a day off.
f) My baby brother (cry) __________ if I (not feed) __________ him soon.
3 - Complete using the Second Conditional:
a) She (not be) __________ lonely if she (have) ___________ more friends.
b) If I (be) __________ you, I (tell) ___________ the truth.
c) Sarah (lose) ___________ more weight if she (eat) ____________ less.
d) If pigs (can/fly) ___________, they (run) ___________ away from people.
e) If John (inherit) ____________ some money, he (buy) ____________ a big house.
f) If my aunt (live) __________ closer, I (visit) _________ her more often.
4 - Complete the conditional sentences:
a) If my sister (take) ___________ penicillin, she (have) _____________ an allergic

reaction.
b) If you (drop) __________a glass, it (break) ___________.
c) If boys (sing) ___________ better, they (win) ___________ the contest.
d) If I (speak) ___________ Japanese, I (work) ___________ in a big Japanese company.
e) If you (put) ___________ cold eggs in hot water, they (crack) ____________.
f) Hannah (help) ____________ her family if she (have) ____________ more time.
g) I (buy) ___________ those shoes if they (be) ___________ cheaper.
h) If the weather (be) _________ rainy, we (not go) ____________ to the zoo.
i) The alarm (start) _________ if there (be) __________ smoke.
j) If I (be) __________ you, I (see) ___________ a doctor.
k) I (make) __________ a cake if they (come) ___________.
5 - Complete using the first, second and third conditionals:
a) If I __________ (to see) John, I __________ (to tell) him your news tomorrow.
b) Meg sleeps only 5 hours a day. If she __________ (to sleep) longer, her health
__________ (to improve) fast.
c) If you __________ (to freeze) water, it __________ (to turn) to ice.
d) If she __________ (to want) to talk to me, she __________ (to call) me. But she doesn't.
e) If you __________ (to need) help with your car tomorrow, my father __________ (to
help) you.
f) We __________ (to have) a picnic if today __________ (to be) fine.
g) If you __________ (to see) a policeman, he always can __________ (to show) you the
way.
h) I __________ (to finish) the job tomorrow if I __________ (can).
i) If I __________ (to go) on a boat, I always __________ (to feel) sick.
j) You __________ (to make) a fortune if you __________ (to take) my advice. Too bad
that you never listen to me!
k) I __________ (not/ to need) an umbrella if it __________ (not/to rain).
l) If they __________ (to catch) a bus now, they __________ (to arrive) at midnight.
m) If he __________ (not/to know) the word, he always __________ (to look) in a
dictionary.
n) She __________ (to get) fit if she __________ (to walk) everyday 3km. But she is very
lazy.
o) If he __________ (to promise) to behave well, his mom __________ (to forgive) him
some time.
p) If you __________ (do want) me to, I __________ (to come) for a walk with you next
weekend.
q) If you __________ (to eat) water, it will __________ (to boil).
Linking Ideas
Either / or - ou / ou
Example: My favorite food is either lasagna or french fries
Exemplo: Minha comida favorita é ou lasanha ou batata frita
As soon as - assim que

Example: I will do my homework as soon as I arrive home
Exemplo: Farei minha lição de casa assim que eu chegar em casa
Except (for) - exceto

Example: I like every type of food, except for broccoli
Exemplo: Gosto de todo tipo de comida, exceto brócolis
So that - para que

Example: I will pack my backpack so that when we travel tomorrow I’ll be ready to go
Exemplo: Vou arrumar minha mochila para que quando viajarmos amanhã eu esteja pronto
para partir
Although - embora
Example: Although is very late, I am on vacation, so I won’t sleep right now

Exemplo: Embora seja muito tarde, estou de férias, então não vou dormir agora
Exercises
1 - Fill in the blanks using the linking words : "Either / Or" "As soon as" "Except" "So that"
and "Although".
a) __________ I finish my work, I will join you for lunch.

b) The museum is open every day, __________ for Mondays.
c) I can't decide __________ to watch a movie tonight __________ go for a walk.
d) We went for a swim, __________ it was rainnig. We have a cold now.
e) He is allergic to seafood, __________ he loves sushi.
f) She studied hard __________ she could pass the exam.
g) The store is closed on Sundays, __________ for special occasions.
h) He wanted to buy a new car, __________ he couldn't pay for it.
i) I'll call you back __________ I get home.
j) She finished her homework early, __________ she could go to the party.
k) The movie is showing at 7:00 PM, __________ you can catch the late show at 9:30 PM.
l) He likes all fruits, __________ kiwi and durian.
m) We'll __________ start the meeting at 10:00 AM __________ wait for everyone to arrive
on time.
n) I’ll go home __________ the bell rings __________ I can have lunch.
o) The store has all the books you need, __________ they don't have the newest bestsellers.
p) He didn't study for the exam, __________ he passed with a very good grade.
q) You can have tea __________ for coffee for breakfast.
r) I took my dog for a walk __________ he could run and be happy.
2 - Write these verbs in the correct group:
To believe To feel (cold or hot) To feel (to think) To have (a pet) To have (dinner)
To like To look forward to To own To stop To take To think (about a problem)
To think (to have an opinion) To want To watch To eat To walk To run
State Action
3 - Choose the correct words to complete the sentences:
a) While my sister finished / was finishing her homework I put / was putting the dishes
away.
b) My mom helped / was helping me to find a website after I asked / was asking her.
c) The TV documentary came / was coming to an end while I slept / was sleeping.
d) I took / was taking notes while I watched / was watching the TV program.
e) I thought / was thinking that the homework seemed / was seeming quite easy.
f) This time last year I studied / was studying at a Spanish school and I lived / was living
in New Mexico.
g) I broke / was breaking my watch while I played / was playing tennis.
h) My brother played / was playing his drums while I tried / was trying to study for my
English exam.
4 - Read the answers and complete the questions.
a) __________________________________________ last night?

Yes I was studying at 8 o'clock
b) __________________________________________ the film?

No, I didn't like the film at all
c) __________________________________________ the football match last night?

Yes, we were watching the football match together
d) __________________________________________ yesterday?
No, I didn't go out. I wasn't feeling very well
e) __________________________________________ at six o’clock?

Of course I was sleeping! I got up at nine
f) __________________________________________ this morning?

No, she didn't call me because she didn't have my number
5 - Make a sentence using:
a) Either / Or
b) As soon as
c) Except
d) So that
e) Although
6 - Complete the crossword using the simple past.
7
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Write the past tense of the verbs.
Example: I am at home. I was at home

a) Jane and Michael are tired ______________________________________________
b) She is in the park. ______________________________________________
c) It is a sunny day. ______________________________________________
d) You are late. ______________________________________________
e) They are not hungry. ______________________________________________
f) We are not at work. ______________________________________________
g) I am thirsty ______________________________________________
h) You are not at school. ______________________________________________
i) We are at the park. ______________________________________________
j) Paula is not happy. ______________________________________________
k) Everyone is excited. ______________________________________________
l) I am not afraid. ______________________________________________

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Conditionals descrevem o resultado de uma determinada condição. A cláusula if informa a

Example: If you study hard, you will pass your exams.

As Conditionals são frequentemente divididas em diferentes tipos:

Examples: If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night.

A estutura é: If + sujeito + simple present, + sujeito + simple present

Examples: If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.

A estrutura é: If + sujeito + simple present + sujeito + simple future

Examples: If we had a garden, we could have a cat.

A estrutura é: if + sujeito + past simple, sujeito + would.

1 - Complete using the Zero Conditional:

2 - Complete using the First Conditional:

a) If you (not hurry) ___________, you (be) __________ late.

3 - Complete using the Second Conditional:

4 - Complete the conditional sentences:

a) If my sister (take) ___________ penicillin, she (have) _____________ an allergic

5 - Complete using the first, second and third conditionals:

As soon as - assim que

Except (for) - exceto

So that - para que

Example: Although is very late, I am on vacation, so I won’t sleep right now

a) __________ I finish my work, I will join you for lunch.

To like To look forward to To own To stop To take To think (about a problem)

To think (to have an opinion) To want To watch To eat To walk To run

3 - Choose the correct words to complete the sentences:

4 - Read the answers and complete the questions.

a) __________________________________________ last night?

b) __________________________________________ the film?

c) __________________________________________ the football match last night?

e) __________________________________________ at six o’clock?

f) __________________________________________ this morning?

5 - Make a sentence using:

6 - Complete the crossword using the simple past.

Write the past tense of the verbs.

Example: I am at home. I was at home

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