I. Change the verb in brackets according to the type of the conditional sentence.
1. If Pete (visit) us tomorrow, I will speak to him seriously.
2. If I went to the seaside, I (swim in the sea and lie in the sun).
3. If Nora (know) the English language better she would have got this job last year.
4. I am not very good at maths. If I (know) maths better, I (help) you.
5. If I (be) you, I (consult) a doctor.
6. If you (learn) the rule well, you (get) a good mark yesterday.
7. If we (finish) our work early, we will go to the tennis court.
8. If I spoke Spanish as well as you do, I (find) a better job.
9. If you had watered the flowers three days ago, they (not/fade).
10. It’s a pity I feel bad. If I (not/be) ill, I (come) to your party.
II. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. I … just … a telegram to my Granny.
a) have been sent b) have sent c) was sent
2. This book … in Hungary last year.
a) published b) was published c) is published
3. Doctor White … his work yet.
a) hasn’t been finished b) didn’t finish c) hasn’t finished
4. Recently two new sportsgrounds … in our district.
a) have built b) built c) have been built
5. Alice … Christmas dinner for six hours.
a) have cooked b) has been cooking c) cooked
Answers & Comments
1. I have just sent a telegram to my Granny.
2. This book was puplished in Hungary last year.
3. Doctor White didn't finish his work yet.
4. Recently two new sportsgrounds built in our district.
5. Alice cooked Christmas dinner for six hours.