Conditional exercise

Conditional Tutorial
There are two kinds of conditional sentences: real and unreal. Real Conditional describes real-life situations. Unreal Conditional describes unreal, imaginary situations. Although the various conditional forms might seem quite abstract at first, they are actually some of the most useful structures in English and are commonly included in daily conversations. If you prefer to use the conditional pages as a reference only and do not want to complete the tutorial, Click Here.
The tutorial should be completed as follows:
1. Read this introduction page.
2. Prepare for the exercises by reading the descriptions of the different conditional forms.
3. Complete the exercises below. After each exercise, we have listed the conditional forms covered. Just click on the name of the conditional form to learn more about its use.
Conditional Overview with Examples
Present Real Conditional
Present Unreal Conditional

If I have time, I study English. Sometimes I have time.
If I had time, I would study English. I don`t have time.

Past Real Conditional
Past Unreal Conditional

If I had time, I studied English. Sometimes I had time.
If I had had time, I would have studied English. I didn`t have time.

Future Real Conditional
Future Unreal Conditional

If I have time, I will study English. If I have time, I am going to study English. I don`t know if I will have time or not.
Other forms possible.
If I had time, I would study English. I won`t have time.
Other forms possible.

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Conditional Exercise 1
If / When
Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.
1. ............ I am late to work, my boss gets very angry. That is why I am always on time. 2. ............ I leave work, I usually go to the fitness center to work out. 3. ............ he eats, he tries to choose healthy foods. 4. His car is very reliable, and he rarely has any trouble with it. But he has had a couple of difficulties in the past. ............ his car breaks down or he has any problems, he calls the auto club. 5. His car is terrible! It always breaks down. ............ his car breaks down or he has any problems, he calls the auto club. 6. Mary gets six weeks paid vacation a year. She loves to travel. ............ she goes on vacation, she always goes somewhere exotic. 7. Diane works harder than anyone I know. I don`t think she has taken a day off in three years. But she does really love to travel. ............ she goes on vacation, she goes somewhere exotic. 8. He loves going to the movies. ............ he goes to the movies, he always gets a large popcorn with tons of butter. 9. She hates TV. She thinks television is a waste of time. ............ she watches any television at all, it is usually a documentary or a news program. 10. My friend always keeps in touch by mail. ............ I get a letter, I usually write back immediately.
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1. If I am late to work, my boss gets very angry. That is why I am always on time. 2. When I leave work, I usually go to the fitness center to work out. 3. When he eats, he tries to choose healthy foods. 4. His car is very reliable, and he rarely has any trouble with it. But he has had a couple of difficulties in the past. If his car breaks down or he has any problems, he calls the auto club. 5. His car is terrible! It always breaks down. When his car breaks down or he has any problems, he calls the auto club. 6. Mary gets six weeks paid vacation a year. She loves to travel. When she goes on vacation, she always goes somewhere exotic. 7. Diane works harder than anyone I know. I don`t think she has taken a day off in three years. But she does really love to travel. If she goes on vacation, she goes somewhere exotic. 8. He loves going to the movies. When he goes to the movies, he always gets a large popcorn with tons of butter. 9. She hates TV. She thinks television is a waste of time. If she watches any television at all, it is usually a documentary or a news program. 10. My friend always keeps in touch by mail. When I get a letter, I usually write back immediately.
Conditional Exercise 2
Present Unreal Conditional
Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form, then click the "