Conditionals (Consult Appendix 4)
18. Describe the following algorithm, using the zero conditional:
e.g. If a lamp doesn’t work, check whether it’s plugged in. If it isn’t plugged in, …
19. Complete the sentences with the first conditional forms:
If the development in IT (continue)_______, robots will be programmed to do all the housework.
If you look at your screen too long, you (have) _______ eye fatigue.
If you forget to include the semicolon, the compiler (produce) ________ an error.
He won't be able to play those video files unless he (have)________the correct plug-in.
If he (win) _______ the grant, he will study at Oxford.
If we use biometric identifiers, we (not need) _______ passports.
If he defrags his hard drive, he (be able)_______ to give his old computer to charity.
If your little brother (scratch) ________ the disc, you won’t restore the information.
If a virus seriously (damage) _______ your computer, you should reinstall the operating system.
If you use your earpieces, you (not wake up) _______a baby.
20. Complete the sentences with the second conditional forms:
If I (be) a programmer, I (write) new software. If I (write) new software, I (work) hard and diligently. If I (work) hard, I (learn) many new things. If I (learn) many new things, I (develop) something revolutionary new. If I (develop) something revolutionary new, I (get) a job promotion. If I (get) a job promotion, I (earn) much money. If I (earn) much money, I (invest) them in some kind of multimedia software. If I (invest) my money in some sphere, I (become) a businessman. If I (become) a famous businessman, I (get acquainted) with Bill Gates. If I get acquainted) with Bill Gates, I (drink) a cup of coffee with him.
21. Match the beginnings and endings of the sentences:
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1. If the marketing manager had used PowerPoint, |
a) we would have lost all information. |
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2. I would have bought a new laptop last year, |
b) I would have bought a new computer. |
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3. If the system had crashed, |
c) I would work in the sphere of diplomacy. |
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4. If the transistor hadn’t been invented |
d) I would have solved this problem long ago. |
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5. If I hadn’t got this job two years age, |
e) we wouldn’t have a modern computer. |
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6. If the help desk technician hadn’t helped me with the failures in my old computer’s work, |
f) if the prices had fallen down. |
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7. If I were quicker, |
g) she could have made more effective presentation. |
22. Choose the right form of Conditional:
1. If he ….. in time, shall we have to wait for him?
a) won’t come; b) wouldn’t come; c) hadn’t comed) doesn’t come.
2. I ….. the same if I had been there.
a) should have done; b) should do; c) shall do; d) hadn’t done.
3. If he ….. hard, he would have achieved great progress.
a) works; b) worked; c) had worked; d) should work.
4. If you ….. me, I shall tell you a secret.
a) rings up; b) ring up; c) rang up; d) will ring up.
5. If he had warned me, I ….. the work in time.
a) should do; b) should have done; c) shall do; d) did.
6. If only I ….. more pocket money, I could buy some new English books.
a) have; b) will have; c) had; d) had had.
7. If you had let me know yesterday, I ….. you my book.
a) shall bring; b) should bring; c) brought; d)should have brought.
8.If you had written the test paper successfully, you ….. a «two».
a) didn’t get; b) won `t get; c) wouldn’t have got; d) don’t get.
9. You will never finish your work if you ….. your time like that.
a) waste; b) wasted; c) would waste; d) should have wasted.
10. If I ….. this rare book, I should gladly lend it to you.
a) have; b) had; c) has; d) shall have.
11. If I don `t manage to finish my report today, I….. at home tomorrow.
a) stay; b) stayed; c) stays; d) shall stay.
12. If these shoes were not too big for me, I …... them.
a) shall buy; b) should buy; c) should have bought; d) had bought.
13. If it is not too cold, I ….. my coat.
a) shan’t put on; b) shall put on; c) put on; d)would have put on.
14. If you were not so careless about your health, you ….. the doctor.
a) will consult; b) consulted; c) should have consulted; d) would consult.
15. If I ….. English, I shouldn’t be able to enjoy Byron’s poetry.
a) knew; b) didn’t know; c) hadn’t known; d) don`t know.
16. If you hadn’t wasted so much time, you ….. the train.
a) didn’t miss; b) has missed; c) wouldn’t have missed; d) won’t miss.
17. If you had been feeling well, you ….. in class yesterday.
a) would have been; b) were; c) are; d) had been.
18. If you gave me your dictionary for a couple of days, I ….. this text.
a) shall translate; b) translated; c) would have translated; d) should translate.
19. I should be delighted if I ….. such a beautifulfur coat.
a) have; b) had; c) had had; d) shall have.
20. If I could help you I readily …… so, but you know I can’t.
a) did; b) had done; c) shall do; d) should do.