These exercises test the three main types of conditional
verb patterns.
Type 1: To suggest a general fact or something which is
likely to happen.
The Simple Present Tense
should be used in the
if~clause and
either simple present or auxiliary will
+ infinitive in the main clause.
If you overcook it, it won't be any
good.
If you cook it well, it tastes very
good.
We won't go out tomorrow if it rains.
Type 2: To talk about unreal or imaginary events.
Use the Simple Past Tense in the
if~clause and would
+ infinitive in the main clause.
If the boss came in now, we would be in
trouble.
If I were you, I would not trust her.
Type 3: To refer to the hypothetical past. Use the Past Perfect Tense in the
if~clause and the Perfect
Infinitive (auxiliary + have + past participle)
in the main clause.
If I had known this earlier, I would have told
you.
If you had contacted me yesterday, I would
have been able to help you. But now it's too late.
Exercise: verb forms in conditional clauses
Select which is the best answer from the drop
down list.
