Complete with the conditional form.
- If you had written down Mary’s directions, this would not have happened.
- If we lived in Australia, at least the weather would be better.
- I am afraid that Smith is a hardened criminal. If we do not punish him this time, he will only commit new crimes!
- Thanks to Doctor Jones, I am still alive! If it had not been for her, I would be dead.
- I am sorry I cannot lend you any money. You know that if I had it, I would lend it to you.
- Do not be afraid. If you touch the dog, it will not bite you.
- In those days, if you had a job you were lucky.
- It is always the same! If I decide to leave the office early, my boss calls me after I have left!
- What a terrible thing to happen! Just think, if we had not missed the plane, we would have been killed in the crush.
- 10. Did you enjoy the meal? If you have finished eating, I will clear away the plates.
Il condizionale
- Ciò che è sempre vero: Presente + presente. Ex: If I work late, I got tired.
- Ciò che era vero nel passato: Passato + passato: Ex: We went home early if it was foggy.
- Situazioni reali: Presente + futuro. Ex: If you keep driving like that, you're going to have an accident. Ex: If you see Mark, tell him I'll ring him tomorrow.
- Situazioni ipotetiche: Passato + would (immaginarie o irreali). Ex: If I know the answer, I would tell you.
- Si può usare should al posto di would (alla prima persona). Ex: If I left home, I think I should be lonely.
- Situazioni ipotetiche passate: Past perfect + would have (irreali o immaginarie). Ex: If I had known you were coming, I would have met you at the station.
- Con i verbi modali: possibili situazioni nel presente. Ex: If you get wet, you should change your clothes immediately. Situazioni ipotetiche. Ex: If I had the money, I could help you.
- If only: If only I hadn't drunk too much, this wouldn't have happened!
- Eventi passati con risultati nel presente: Past perfect + would. Ex: If Jim hadn't missed the plane, he would be here by now.