Conditional, future, or present tense? 1
B1–B2 · IntermediateVerb choices change depending on whether a situation is real, possible, or hypothetical. This exercise contrasts present, future, and conditional forms, with particular attention to the relationship between an if-clause and its result.
Choose the correct verb tense to complete each of the sentences.
Example: I would tell you if I knew. (would tell/will tell)
1. If I had time, I ________ to your birthday party.
Correct answer: would come — second conditional — if I had time = hypothetical → would.
2. If I have time, I ________ to your birthday party.
Correct answer: will come — first conditional — if I have time = real possibility → will.
3. If she went to Morocco, she ________ Arabic.
Correct answer: could practice — second conditional — if she went = hypothetical → could.
4. You ________ with my brother when you go to Morocco.
Correct answer: can stay — first conditional / real possibility — can (not could) for actual permission.
5. If she didn't have to work tonight, she ________ to the gym.
Correct answer: could go — second conditional — if she didn't have to = hypothetical → could.
6. If you help me move, I ________ you a big pizza.
Correct answer: will buy — first conditional — real offer (if you help) → will.
7. If you helped me move, I ________ you a big pizza.
Correct answer: would buy — second conditional — if you helped = hypothetical → would.
8. When I save some money, I ________ to Europe.
Correct answer: will go — first conditional — when I save = real/certain → will.
9. If my TV didn't work, I ________ it away.
Correct answer: would throw — second conditional — if it didn't work = hypothetical → would.
10. If I am delayed, I ________ let you know.
Correct answer: will — first conditional — if I am delayed = real possibility → will.
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