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Second conditional
© Tick the correct sentences. Correct the sentences with
We use the second conditional to express things which are mistakes.
imaginary,contrary to the facts,impossible or improbable:
Ifl wonsomething like on international golf tournament, I’d 1 I would sleep more peacefully if the neighbours stop having
probably spend my winnings on buying a luxury yacht parties late at night.
If you reduced your calorie intake and joined a gym,you would
2 We take a taxi to get to the hotel from the airport if our
easily lose all your excess weight flight arrives late.
Note: In second conditional sentences,it’s not important
which clause comes first. 3 Babies usually only cry whenthey are hungry ,thirsty or wet.
The structure isif + past simple and would + infinitive. 4 If she doesn’t go on the excursion,I will either.
Although many conditional sentences use if + will/ would, 5 We definitely will cancel the beach party unless it pours
conditional sentences can also use other words instead of if, for with rain.
example when,as soon as, and in case.Other modal verbs can
be used instead of will/ would, for example con/cou/c/,mayand 6 If you weren’t so stubborn, we wouldn’t have so many
rows.
might.
Provided
Provided can sometimes be used instead of if: 6
Provided the weather is fine,you could take a tour around
the city. COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

PRACTICE Nouns can be either countable [C] or uncountable [U]. However,
some nouns can be both countable [C] and uncountable [U],but
Choose the correct option in italics.
with a difference in meaning.
1 The sun’s very strong today, so if you don’t sit in the Most people claim that it 's healthy to drink tea regularly
shade,you get / will get badly burnt. (uncountable, because it’s tea in general)
2 If you mix oxygen and hydrogen together, you get / will get She ordered a tea with a slice of lemon.
water. (countable,because it’s a cup of tea)
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3 A lot of wild animals tend to attack if they are / will be
scared. (uncountable, because it’s work in general)
That sculpture is a famous work of art.
4 When the manager is out of the office,her personal
assistant takes / will take all her calls. (countable,because it’s a particular work)
The grammar for countable nouns is different from the grammar
5 If / Unless the weather doesn’t improve significantly, we’ll for uncountable nouns.
have to postpone the barbecue.
Countable nouns
6 You won’t win / will win a fortune in the lottery unless you
buy a ticket. • use a or an in the singular:a firefighter, an accountant
• can be made plural:platform - platforms, portrait - portraits
© Complete the sentences with the first or second • use some and any in the plural:some ponds, any replies
conditional form of the verbs. • use few and many in the plural: few mayors, many
manufacturers
1 If he (be) late, we .(have to)
leave without him. Uncountable nouns
2 Ifl (be) you,I (buy) that • do not use a or an
computer. • cannot be made plural:
pollution, behaviour
3 If you (come) this way, the doctor
(see) you now. • use verbs in the singular:
The BBC news is independent.
4 Ifl (have) more money, I • use some and any in the singular:
(not be) here now. Some student accommodation is available.
He wasn't seeking any help or advice.
5 Provided you (study) hard,you
(pass) the exam. • use little and much in the singular:
There was little information available on the website.
6 I (buy) a new Ferrari, if I • use other words to refer to a quantity:
(win) the lottery. I gave her a piece of advice about getting a bank loan.
He wanted to borrow a small amount of money.

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