Conditionals

English · B1

The rule

For a real future possibility, use if + present and will. For an imagined situation, use if + past and would. Do not put will in the ordinary if-clause.

Example

If I study, I will improve. If I had more time, I would read more.

Practice

1. If I had a car, I ___ drive to work.

  1. will
  2. would
  3. am
  4. have
Answer and explanation

would

An imagined condition takes would.

2. If she practises, she ___ improve.

  1. would yesterday
  2. will
  3. was
  4. had
Answer and explanation

will

A real future possibility can take will.

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