Conditional Sentences Type II
Study the following situations. In every sentence, the 'if' clause expresses a general situation in the present (Type II). Decide, however, whether the consequences refer to the present (Conditional I) or past (Conditional II).
- I am trying to reach Sue on the phone now, but I'm afraid she is not there because …
If she
(be) at the office, she
(answer) the phone.
- A couple of minutes ago, I tried to reach Sue on the phone, but I'm afraid she is not there because …
If she
(be) at the office, she
(answer) the phone.
- I want to ring a friend now, but I don't know his phone number.
If I
(know) his phone number, I
(ring) him.
- A week ago, I wanted to ring a friend, but I don't know his phone number.
If I
(know) his phone number, I
(ring) him.
- A friend tells me what she is planning to do. I don't think what she is planning is a good idea.
If I
(be) you, I
(do / not) this.
- A friend tells me what she did. I don't think what she did was a good idea.
If I
(be) you, I
(do / not) this.
- Somebody tells me that Sarah is on holiday in Italy at the moment. This cannot be true because I'm seeing her in town tonight.
If Sarah
(be) in Italy, I
(see / not) her in town tonight.
- Somebody tells me that Sarah is on holiday in Italy at the moment. This cannot be true because I saw her in town last night.
If Sarah
(be) in Italy, I
(see / not) her in town last night.
- My brother feels like he is getting the flu. I tell him …
You
(get / not) the flu if you
(eat) more fruit.
- A few weeks ago, my brother had the flu. I tell him …
You
(get / not) the flu if you
(eat) more fruit.