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ESL Conversations: 50 Conditional Questions

Conditional questions can contribute to this since you can discuss a great variety of situations using them.

You can make questions and get answers like these:

• What would you do If you had $500?
• I would buy comic books
• What country would you visit if you had enough money?
• I would probably visit Italy
• Will you buy another car if you get a job?
• I will certainly do
• What will you do if you get sick before the game?
• I will ask Mike to play instead of me.

Now that we know a little bit about, let’s explore how to use them in the classroom.

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Conversation Questions: How to Use Them

How much do you know about conditional sentences, 5 types of conditional questions, conditional questions with the first conditional, conditional questions with the second conditional, conditional questions with the third conditional, mixed conditional questions.

Conversation Questions are a good way to promote speaking in the classroom.

• You can easily promote speaking in the classroom by printing these questions and giving strips of paper to students so they can take turns to speak and let the interaction move from there with follow up questions.
• You can also tell students to make pairs and talk for a minute about one of the questions.
• You can choose images and ask students to create a question based on them.

My suggestion is don’t focus on all of them at the same time because it can confuse your learners.

Now let’s learn how many types of conditional questions there are.

Find out how much you know about conditional questions by taking this short quiz

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A conditional sentence is a type of sentence that states a condition and the outcome of that condition occurring. Conditional sentences are made up of a dependent clause and an independent clause joined to express said condition.

There are five ways to make conditional sentences in English:

• Zero Conditional
• First Conditional
• Second Conditional
• Third Conditional
• Mixed Conditional

Let’s take a look at some of these questions

The First Conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future

This is the structure that you need to follow to make such sentences.

These are some example of questions made with the First Conditional

• What will you when you get retired?
• What will you do if you win the lottery?
• What will you do if you break up with your friend?
• What will you do if you get divorced?
• If you want to relax after class, what will you watch?
• If you have some free time on Saturday, will you study more?
• What medicine will you take if you catch a cold next week?
• What will you do if you pass the TOIEC Exam?
• What will you do if you get your dream job?
• What will you do if your mother buys you a car?

Remember that you can answer these questions freely and not necessarily using information from the questions themselves.

For example

• I will apply for a teaching positions in a small school
• I will probably go out more often

These conditional questions are based on the second conditional.

The second conditional is a structure used for talking about unreal situations in the present or in the future

This is the structure to make those sentences.

Now we know the structure, let take a look at the different types of the sentences we can make with the second conditional.

If you ask me, these are the most interest questions we can make since you need to think a lot to discuss hypothetical situations.

These are some example of questions made with the second conditional:

• What would you do if somebody stole your car?
• What would you do if you saw a man trying to steal your car?
• Where would  you live if you could live anywhere?
• If you were powerful enough to change the world,what would you change?
• If you were given three wishes, what would you wish?
• Where would you go if you could go anywhere in the world?
• If you could change your past, what would you change?
• If your house was on fire, what personal belonging would you miss the most?
• If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be?

These are what would you do questions

• What would you do if you won a million dollars?
• If you won the lottery, what would you buy?
• If you changed your name, what name would you choose?
• What would you do if you could be invisible for a day?
• What would you do if you saw a ghost?
• What would you do if you saw a person shoplifting?
• What would you do if a robber broke in at night?
• What would you do if you had to catch a bus but you don’t have any money?
• What would you do if you saw a man hitting a woman?
• What would you do if you saw three men attacking another man?

These are second conditional questions that start with the sentence if you had

• If you had enough money to giveaway, who would you help?
• If you had $1000 dollars to spend within an hour, how would you spend them?
• If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do?
• If you had excellent fighting skills, What would you do with them?
• If you had the chance to interview a celebrity, what questions would you make?
• If you had to run away from the police, where would you hide?
• If you had to watch a TV show for 24 hours, what would that show be?

These are second conditional questions that start with the sentence if you could

• If you could be an animal, what animal would you be?
• If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
• If you could travel anywhere in the worlds, where would you go?
• If you could commit any crime and get away with it, what would you do?
• If you could be famous, what would you like to be famous for?
• If you could be a Marvel Comics super hero, who would you like to be?
• If you could be a DC Comics super hero, who would you like to be?
• If you could be an athlete, what sport would you like to be good at?
• If you could pick to do any other job for a living, what would that job be?
• If you could travel back in time, what year would you go to?

These are some examples about how I would respond these questions

• I would like to be Superman
• I would be Deadpool since he is kinda funny

We use the third conditional to reconstruct imaginary situations in the past.

For example, ‘what would have happened, if the Titanic hadn’t sunk?’

This is the structure to make third conditional sentences

Now that we know the structure, let’s take a look at some examples of these questions.

• What university would you have chosen if you could have done absolutely anything?
• Would you have attended university if you have had the money?
• Would you have bought a brand new car if you have had enough money to do so?
• What would have been different about your life if you had grown up in another country?
• What would  you  have  studied  if  you  hadn’t  studied Math?

These are some of the answers to those questions:

• What would you have studied if you hadn’t studied Math?
• I would have studied Business Administration
• I would have attended an expensive university

Mixed conditional questions follow different patterns, let’s take a look at some of these questions

Mixed Conditional Past and Present:

• would you still be rich if you had won the lottery?
• Would you have more opportunities if you had learned English?

Mixed Conditional Past and Future

• Would she be joining us if you had signed for the trip?
• Would you be running with us if you had entered the race?

These type of conditional questions are not the best for conversations, I think second conditional questions can spark conversation without many difficulties.

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I am Jose Manuel, English professor and creator of EnglishPost.org, a blog whose mission is to share lessons for those who want to learn and improve their English

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Conversation Questions Conditionals: ESL Speaking Activity

Conversation Questions Conditionals: First, Second, Third Conditional

First Conditional

• If you don’t go to work tomorrow, what will happen?
• What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
• What will you do if you learn perfect English?
• What will you do if a colleague is rude to you?
• What will you do when you retire?
• What will happen when we continue polluting the Earth?
• What will happen if stop using plastic bags?
• What will happen if______________________?
• What will you do if______________________?

Second Conditional

• What would you do if an alien from outer space landed their spaceship in your
• If there suddenly was no internet, how would the world change?
• How would you spend $100 000 in 12 hours?
• What would you do if you could fly?
• If could go on holiday anywhere in the world, where would you go?
• If somebody hit you in the face, what would you do?
• If you survived a plane crash in the jungle, how long would you survive?
• If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
• If it was possible, would you like to have your own clone?
• What would you do if_____________________________?
• What would happen if_____________________________?

Third Conditional

• If you had been born in a different country, what would have been different in your life?
• What would you have done if you had found out you were a lost child of a European monarch and a successor to the throne?
• How would your life have been different if you had been growing up with 9 siblings?
• If you could have studied something else, what would that have been?
• How would your life have changed if you had done something different that one time?
• What would have happened last weekend if you had partied all night long?
• If you had been born as a child of a Hollywood celebrity, how would your childhood have been different?
• If you had been born Quasimodo, how would your life have changed?
• If you had been born with 6 fingers on each hand, how would that have changed your life?
• What would have happened if_____________________________________?
• What would you have done if______________________________________?

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Third Conditional Discussion Questions (100+ Questions for English Conversation Practice)

Updated: Sep 15, 2023

This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers . You can practice answering these third conditional discussion questions by yourself or with a partner. You can also write the answers in a notebook, in a digital document, or in the comments section below. To help learners feel more confident and to develop grammatical accuracy, the warm-up questions have some suggested answer beginnings, which make them ideal for beginner or intermediate learners. For more challenging questions, move on to the "Let's go!" section.

Recommended levels: Upper Intermediate / Advanced

Grammar reminder

The third conditional is used to discuss past hypothetical (or "unreal") situations . It has a variety of uses, including expressing past regrets, past wishes, and possibilities.

Typically, the third conditional uses the following structure:

"If" clause + result clause

If + subject + past perfect (had + past participle), subject + would (not) have/could (not) have/might (not) have + past participle

Example: "If I'd known you needed money, I would have lent you some." (In speaking, the "had" part of the past perfect is often contracted, as in "If I'd known," "If we'd left earlier," etc.)

These two clauses can be inverted, and the "if" clause can sometimes be implied, meaning you don't need to directly mention it in some third conditional cases. Oh, and don't forget that you can add adverbs like "probably" and "maybe" before "would have" and "could have" to make it less certain. In short, there are many ways to form third conditional questions and answers, which you will see in the questions below.

So, here we go...

If you'd had more free time yesterday, what would you have done?

If I'd had more free time yesterday, I would have / might have / could have...

What is something that you might have bought if it had been cheaper?

If it had been cheaper, I might have bought...

If you had practiced it more, what is something you think you could've been pretty good at?

If I had practiced more, I think I could've been pretty good at...

If you'd had private teachers when you were younger, do you think your life would have been different in any way?

If I'd had private teachers when I was younger, I would have / might have / could have...

How would your life have been different if you had never started studying English?

If I had never started studying English, I might (not) have / could (not) have / would (not) have...

If you had woken up earlier this morning, what would you have done with the extra time?

If I had woken up earlier this morning, I...

Do you think you would have become a different person if your family had moved to Miami, Florida when you were a child?

If my family had moved to Miami, Florida when I was a child,...

What would you have done differently if you had known about the 2020 pandemic in advance?

If I had known about the pandemic in advance, I...

If you hadn't taken that job offer, where do you think you would've worked instead?

If I hadn't taken that job offer, I probably would've worked (at/for)...

If you had pursued a career in music, what instrument would you have chosen?

If I had pursued a career in music, I probably would've played (the)...

Let's go!

What would you have done if you had discovered that you had a special talent when you were younger?

If a particular person hadn't influenced your life, how would your personal values have been different?

If you had accidentally broken your friend's phone, what would you have said to them?

If you could've ordered any food you wanted as a kid, what would you usually have ordered?

If you hadn't gone to your last vacation destination, where would you have gone instead?

If you hadn't read a particular book or watched a particular movie in the past, how would your interests or perspectives been different?

What would you have liked to do if you'd had one extra hour of free time each day?

If you hadn't chosen your current career path or academic path, what would you have chosen instead?

If you hadn't moved to your current location, where do you think you would've gone instead?

If you hadn't pursued your current interests, what do you think would have captured your interest instead?

Think of a major challenge you had to overcome. If you hadn't overcome that challenge, do you think your character would've suffered as a result?

If you hadn't joined a particular club, organization, or group, what other group might have interested you?

If you had been born 100 years earlier, how would your life have been different?

If you could've helped one person more when you were younger, whom would you have helped?

If you had been in their shoes, what would you have done?

Just like the second conditional, you can use the third conditional for advice. However, since the situation is already finished, you can only imagine what you would've done if you had been in someone else's position.

Imagine these scenarios and answer with "If I had been in his/her/their shoes, I would've/might've..."

Your co-worker was in a car accident because they had drunk alcohol and still decided to drive their car.

Your friend got sick because she went outside in the cold without wearing a jacket.

Your dad yelled at and hit his boss, so he lost his job.

Your friend stayed with their boyfriend/girlfriend for six more months even after they found out that their partner had cheated on them.

Your brother decided to go on an expensive vacation even though he owed his credit card company a lot of money.

How would the world have been different if...?

Just like the second conditional can be used to consider present and future possibilities, we can use the third conditional to consider possible pasts. Think about the following questions carefully. How would the world have been different if these things had happened or hadn't happened ?

How would the world have been different if...

electricity had never been discovered?

the internet had never been invented?

cars hadn't been invented?

Gandhi hadn't led non-violent protests again British rule in India?

Germany had won World War 2?

airplanes had never been invented?

If it hadn't been for...

"If it hadn't been for" means "If this event/person/thing hadn't been a part of my life, things would have been different." Another way to think of this is to say "Without this event/person/thing." For example, "If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have become interested in cinema." This means "Without you, I wouldn't have become interested in cinema." Finish the sentences.

If it hadn't been for the accident,...

If it hadn't been for my parents,...

If it hadn't been for my sixth grade music teacher,...

If it hadn't been for my boss,...

If it hadn't been for my friends,...

If it hadn't been for the internet,...

What would you have done if...? / Do you think you would've...? / If you hadn't...

Visualize the following situations and answer them appropriately. Use your imagination.

What would you have done if your boss hadn't given you a raise last month?

If you had known that your brother was in town, would you have invited him to dinner?

Do you think your team would've won if the star player hadn't gotten injured in the first half of the game?

If your sister hadn't been allergic to dogs, do you really think your parents would've got you one for a pet?

If you hadn't discovered that you really enjoy jogging, what other activity do you think you would've started doing?

What would you have done if you hadn't had to go to work last week?

What would you have done if you had found out sooner that (your friend) Jack had lied to you?

Do you think you would've done anything differently if you had known that your decision would be this important?

What would you have done if the weather had been nicer last week?

What would you have done if someone had bought you a dog instead of a cat?

If you had missed your flight, what would you have done?

What would you have done if your house had been burned down by the fire?

What would your sister have done if you hadn't lent her money to pay her rent?

Do you think you would've won the race if you hadn't twisted your ankle?

What would you have done if the company had offered you a million dollars to work in another country for 5 years?

If you hadn't met him, do you think your life would've been better?

Do you think you would've stayed single if you hadn't married your current spouse?

Do you think you would've been happier if your family had had more money when you were a kid?

If you hadn't taken that public speaking course, do you think you still would've been a good public speaker?

If you hadn't been so introverted when you were a kid, do you think you would've made more friends? Would you have wanted to?

If you'd had the chance,... / Do you wish you'd had the chance...

We can use the third conditional to talk about past regrets or things we wish we had done differently. Sometimes, we did not have the resources or opportunities to make things happen. In these cases, we can consider what we would have done if we had had the chance or opportunity to do something. Answer the questions below with your own ideas.

If you'd had the chance, would you have...

traveled more when you were younger?

moved to another city, town, village, or country?

gone to a different school / college / university?

signed up for more activities or classes? (Ex. music lessons, martial arts, public speaking, etc.)

spent more time on a particular interest? (Ex. swimming, art, reading, etc.)

gone to more parties?

It would've been nice if...

You can use "It would've been" + an adjective to express past regrets or wishes. For example, "It would've been great if you'd been able to attend my graduation." Complete the sentences below. Use the past perfect after the "if" clause. If you're working with a speaking partner, take turns.

It would've been unfortunate if...

It would've been great if...

Things would've been different if...

It would've been sad if...

Giving Reasons and Explanations for Past Decisions and/or Actions

Finish the answers with your own ideas.

Why didn't you call me last night? I was free.

If I had known you were free, I...

Hey, sorry to hear that you quit your job. Why didn't you stay?

Well, if they hadn't frozen my salary, I...

Why did you miss your dental appointment? It was at 8 a.m.

If I hadn't slept through my alarm, I... (to "sleep through one's alarm" means to continue sleeping even though your alarm activated at its programmed time)

I thought you really wanted that car. Why didn't you buy it?

The price after tax was just too much. If they had lowered the price a bit, I...

Why are you so tired today?

I couldn't fall asleep. I think that if I hadn't had a coffee at 6 o'clock, I...

Why were you and Max late?

We took too long to get ready in the morning. If we'd left the house earlier, we...

Implied Third Conditionals pt.1

You don't always need an "if" clause to be directly stated to use the third conditional. For example, you can say "You could've told me sooner" if someone gives you information that would have been helpful at an earlier time. In this case, the implied conditional in this case could be "if you had wanted my help" or "if this had been truly important to you."

Another common structure is making past wishes with the past perfect. For instance, "I wish we had gone camping," "I wish we could've gone camping," or "I wish we would've gone camping." In this case, the implied conditional could be "if it had been an option" or "if we'd had more time."

What's a place that you would've liked to go to when you were younger?

I would've liked to go to... / I would've liked to have gone to... (both are possible)

Who's someone that you would've loved to meet when you were a kid? (Implied: "if it had been possible")

I would've loved to meet... / I would've loved to have met...

Why didn't you go on vacation last year?

I would've gone on vacation last year, but...

Could you have gone to see a movie last night? (Implied: "if you'd had the time/money/etc.")

Yeah, I could've gone to see a movie last night, but...

What's something that you wish you hadn't or had done?

I wish I hadn't... / I wish I had...

Imagine... (Implied Third Conditionals pt.2)

Imagine that a waiter served you a bland meal at a restaurant. What could the chef have done to make your dish more flavourful?

Imagine that you lost your job because you were always late for work. How could you have prevented this from happening?

Imagine that you got a speeding ticket. What could you have done to prevent this?

Imagine that you need to ask your family to lend you money because you were irresponsible with your finances. What could you have done to prevent this situation?

Imagine that your best friend told you that they stole food because they had no money. Would you have done the same thing in their shoes? ("In their shoes" means "in their situation/position/etc.")

Would you have done anything differently?

"Would you have done anything differently?" is one of the most common third conditional questions. It is synonymous with "Do you wish you had done anything differently?" Think about different moments and events in your life. Looking back, would you have done anything differently ? Or, when you really think about it, would you say "I wouldn't have changed a thing." Think about things like:

past job decisions

past relationship decisions

past socializing decisions

past purchase decisions

past time management decisions

past moving decisions

If you're satisfied with the decisions you made in the past, justify them by using this structure: "If I had(n't) X, then I would(n't) have Y." For example: "If I hadn't quit my old job, I wouldn't have met my wife."

If you had known then what you know now....

This is a continuation of the "Would you have done anything differently?" questions above. "If you had known then what you know now" is another common third conditional question structure. It asks about an impossibility: If you'd had your PRESENT knowledge IN THE PAST, would you have done anything differently? So...

If you had known then what you know now,...

would you have taken a different academic or career path?

would you have spent your free time differently?

would you have made different friends?

would you have taken more risks?

would you have continued living where you were living?

would you have changed your diet or exercised more?

would you have spent less time arguing with people?

Inverted Third Conditionals

You can make third conditionals more formal by changing "If you had" into "Had you." For example, instead of saying "If you hadn't made that decision, the company would have suffered," you can say "Had you not made that decision, the company would have suffered." These are called inverted conditionals. Answer the questions with this form.

Had you woken up earlier last Sunday, what would you have done?

Had I woken up earlier last Sunday, I...

Had you found this website earlier, how would it have affected your English learning?

Had I found this website earlier,...

Had you known that sooner, would you have told me? (Imagine a scenario for this one)

Had I known that sooner, I...

Had you been aware of the news, would you have made the same decision? (Imagine a scenario)

Had I been aware of the news, I...

Had you known it was going to rain, would you have brought an umbrella?

Had I known it was going to rain, I...

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Writing Prompt ~ Second Conditional

Writing Prompt: In English we use the second conditional to express things that probably won’t happen in the future. These things aren’t impossible, but they are unlikely. Review the rules for forming the second conditional . Then write about what you would do if you inherited a zoo.

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what you would do if you inherited a zoo?

If I inherited a zoo, I would sell it since I don’t have enough time and experience to care for it. This way, I would sell it to someone who has more experience taking good care of these animals. At the same time, I would use the money in a way that would benefit me more, such as buying a house or investing it in my topic of interest.

If I inherited a zoo, I would improve the inside for the animals. But if I saw any problems for them, I wouldn’t hesitate to make an effort to release them back into the wild.

What would you do if you were rich?

If I had enough money, I would buy a big house for family .If I were rich, I would support the homeless people foundation. Also I would go to travel everywhere with my family . Finally, I would put some of the money into the RBC bank for investment.

If I inherited a zoo, I would heal all the animals, feed and release them into their world.

Thank you for the great ideas. I am a fan of your website and I share it with as many people as I can.

If I had my zoo in warm climate, I would have jungle music. I would have so loud that the monkeys would be dancing.

If I had a ship, I would travel the 7 seas, I would probably drop dead, but I thing that can be interesting if I do it with my friends

If I inherited a zoo ,I would free all the animals.If the zoo was empty ,I woud make a museums abaut wild animals like lion, elephant,giraff,dolphin,monkey,shark,eagle and other animals.If there was a museum ,I would make in the museum a library with books about animals.If there was a library ,I would make there a room with films about wild aniomals too.If I free all animals, I would build some plastic animals ,where people can make a phote with them.If my zoo visited some childrens ,I would build a romm where the childrens can play with animals figures.I would b e happy ,if people learn something in my museum.

If I were invisible, I would try to learn about political secrets. The secrets that keep this world apart.

If I inherited in the zoo, I would definitely release all the caged animals from the zoo. I would transform the zoo into an Art gallery and provide young artisans the opportunity to explore the art world if I got the opportunity to control it. Because being an artist, I can feel the hurdles that an artist has to face at every face. If I opened this gallery, people would show their interest in the art field which signs a good future for artists.

If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, where would you go? If I could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, I would go a New Zealand. If I had a lot of money, I would go right over there. If I flew a plane, I would love the beautiful views. If I could live there, I would be the happiest person in the world.If I couldn’t go there, I would be very sad.

15. If you could be an animal, what animal would you be? If I could be an animal, I would be a duck. I would fly as high as an airplane if I had wings. Ducks know how to give kisses and hugs, so I would hug my owner if he was lovable. I am an Aquarius, this is why I love water as much as ducks. If I had my own pond, I would swim in it all the time. If I could be a duck, I would be the happiest animal in the world.

6. What would you do if you won a lottery? If I won a lottery I would give half of my money to charity. With the rest of my money I would make all my dreams come true. I would do everything what can give me an adrenaline, for example I`d do parachuting or skydiving. I would also buy something for my siblings and parents. I think it could be a house or some expensive car. It`s a shame that I still haven’t won one.

30. If you could speak any other language (besides English) which language would you like to speak?

If I could speak any other language, besides English, I would like speak Germany very well. If I had more self-denial, I would like to learn Spanish and Japanese too! If I had less self-denial, I think Spanish would be more than enough. It would help me with my seasonal work as a waiter or bartender. If i could speak foreign language i will learn the hardest one the chinese.

If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do? If I had only 24 hours of life I would like to realize my loved ones how much I love them. I would like to spend 12 hours with my family and last 12 hours with my boyfriend. If I could spend this time the way I want it, I would definitely like to do what I was always scared. I would jump on bungee with my boyfriend to always remember it. I would like to photograph the last moments. I would like to adopt a puppy so that everyone was associated me with him. If I have 24 hours of my life I would like to make the most of this time.

What would you do if you won a lottery?

If I won a million dollars on a lottery, I would buy my dreamy car-Audi rs7. If I had Audi, I would travel anywhere I want. If I travelled anywhere I want, I would make friends from foreign countries. If I made new friends, I would practice my English. If I practiced my English, I would get job in foreign country. If I got job in foreign country, I would meet investors for my own business. If I met investors, I would set my own business. If I set my own business, I would earn millions of dollars.

What would you do if you were rich? If I had enough money, I would buy a new house for my parents first. If I were rich, I would support the homeless dogs foundation, because they are my favorite animals. I would invest money in my education and personal development. If I had a lot of money, I would buy a flat for my grandpa. I would buy a professional piano for my sister if I were rich because this is her hobby.

If one song had to describe your life, what song would it be?

If I had one song to describe my life it would be “Tak mi się nie chce” by MICROMUSIC. Because every time I know I’m going to have to do something I know I’m not going to want to do it.Whenever I know I’m going to have something difficult or challenging to do, I avoid it because I don’t want to. Unfortunately, if I don’t do it, I end up having problems or falling behind later.

If I were rich, I wouldn’t have to work . I would spend the money on developing my passions. I would travel all over the world and learn about different languages and traditions. I would try many extreme sports such as parachuting, bungee jumping, diving, snowboarding. I would build myself houses in all countries of the world. I would help any person who would need help. I would donate money to various charities.

28. If you could live anywhere, where would you live? If I could live anywhere, I would live in Japan or Italy. I would live in small house in a mountains if i have a lot of money. If i have little money i would live in small house in a city. If I studied a lot of this countires culture I would help people to live there. If I could live anywhere, I would live anywhere but not in Poland.

If I got a million dollars, I would buy a house outside Poland. The house would have a swimming pool, a cinema hall and a large garden for my dogs. I would also buy a large car which I could travel around the world and take interesting photos. I would definitely buy a desert island where I could go to take a break from people. For the rest of the money, I would buy Netflix lifetime access to watch the series in my free time.

If I were rich, I would do and buy whatever I want. I would have a home on a deserted, paradise island if I had a lot of money. Also I would build amazing and surprising hotels in many places around the world if I had invested well. If I focused on self-development and learning languages, I would spend any vacation in a different country. If I were rich, I would also help people in poorer countries and support many charities around the world.

If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, where would you go?

If I could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, I would go a Spain. If I flew a plane, I would take a lot of photos of these wonderful views. I would visit together with guide the most amazing places in this country. If I were with my friends, we would go to parties and spend great time. If I had a lot of many, I would buy an island in Spain. I come here every year with my friends.

1 What would you do in the future?

If I go to the studies, I will be a Physical therapist, but if i dont pass the studies I will to be soldier and then I will try to be sportsman. I would like to be psyhical therapist in sport club because I love sport and I want to be in sport how long I can.

If a were a ghost, would scare bad persons, because the bab people need the correction of they actions, if the people does good thinks, the wordl would be better for everyone, when the people do good things and actions the life be better and the community are more inclusive and everthign be more easy.

if i were a famous guitar player, i would buy a lot of guitars and i would visit others guitar players like brian may or slash. i would travel to London and play in concerts. i would practice to be the best guitar player like jimi hendrix.

If i was a professional basketball player, i would train a lot to be the best player in history like Michael Jordan. I would give half of my money to health fundations and people in need.

it would also donate money for people who need it

if i was famous i would take pictures with everyone because i would be a very good person

If i could fly i would Travel around the world, visit every country of the world, i would fly on the city and see if a person need help, would be awesome and i never could be bored

If i inherited a fortune from somebody i didn’t know has existed, i would investigate about the person,try to know where that money comes from, know why does person give to me that and from where; then i would take the fortune without any problem.

If I could fly, I would go everywhere and discover new planets in the galaxy. I would take my friends with me, of course. It would be so amazing to have that wonderful power!

If i was in a jungle and i get lose; although it sounds strange, i would like it. It would be the best experience in my life. I would go to a safe place with not many trees and long grass, with a river or something near with water and i would build a small refuge with plants and logs or sticks. I am sure i would have several useful things in my bag, because i always take extra things everywhere. I would have to hunt something and if i could make fire i would cook it. But if i couldn’t make that, i would eat the raw meat. Every day, my position would change because i would go looking for how get out of there.

If I could change something in the world I would change the thing that people having religion i not disagree with the religions but in my opinion i think right now all it matters is humanity and if one thing can really change the world and make it better is humanity so if I could change something in the world I would replace humanity to other religions

if I could to fly and visible I would go to anywhere that I want . for example I would fly to another country and go to the some celebrities house and see what there doing especially Bts house if I could to fly and visible defently I go in to the Bts house and Ciristano Ronaldo.

if i would be animal i would be cat because i really love cat and animals. usually people love cat and dog more than another animals because i think dog and cat is more esear to keep them. I’d like to be cat because people had cat and play with them and cat’s are so cute. but the cat’s always say meow and the meaning like i wanna sleep or i want food or i wanna play with me . and i like sleep and play because I’d like to be cat. I’d like to be persian cat.

if i had a chance to choose myself I’d choose a celebrity or singer. I’d like to be Billie Eilish or Ariana grande. because they are famous and i would like to be famous and I’d like to sing well but i can’t sing. if i would be Billie Eilish I’d try rap and sing rap. if i would be Ariana grande I would change my Nail to square nails. I’d like to be famous.

If i was invisible i would makes jokes to my friends or maybe also to my family, especially my siblings. that would be fin. For example I would put a white blanket on my head as if it were a ghost and it would scare them into their home. When they are asleep I would pull their feet or make strange noises to scare them. I would also hide their cell phone or change their places. it would be funny if they thought they were crazy. I think if I were invisible, all I would do would be jokes. I can’t think of other things to do being invisible.I would die laughing with their faces when they discover that I am the invisible man

If I found a pirate treasure, I would be so happy! It would be a colection of jewels and gold statues from different countries.. Maybe even Mayan manuscripts! I would love to learn were each piece came from, and would dream about its original owners. I would not share my secret with many people, and rather secretly learn what laws I would have to follow so I can keep as much a possible. Then I would organize a traveling exhibit around the world and with the money I make I would establish a foundation that would loan pieces to museums, so more people would know about the history behind each piece! I would open a museum in my country and teach kids about our heritage! Organizing the exhibitions and museums would be enough to keep me busy for the rest of my life, and since I would be already rich, I would keep working and teaching just for fun!

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Mastering Conditional Sentences in IELTS Essays: Expert Tips and Strategies

Conditional sentences are a crucial aspect of English grammar, especially when it comes to IELTS writing tasks. Practicing conditional sentences in essays can significantly enhance your ability to express complex ideas and hypothetical situations, ultimately …

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Published on: October 18, 2024

Conditional sentences are a crucial aspect of English grammar, especially when it comes to IELTS writing tasks. Practicing conditional sentences in essays can significantly enhance your ability to express complex ideas and hypothetical situations, ultimately boosting your IELTS score. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore effective techniques for incorporating conditional sentences into your IELTS essays, providing you with the tools to elevate your writing skills.

Understanding Conditional Sentences in IELTS Writing

Before diving into practice strategies, it’s essential to grasp the fundamentals of conditional sentences. In IELTS essays, conditional sentences allow you to express relationships between events, discuss hypothetical situations, and demonstrate a sophisticated command of English grammar.

The Four Types of Conditional Sentences

• Zero Conditional: Expresses general truths or scientific facts
• First Conditional: Discusses likely or possible future events
• Second Conditional: Explores unlikely or hypothetical present/future situations
• Third Conditional: Refers to impossible past situations and their imagined results

Four types of conditional sentences in IELTS essays

Strategies for Practicing Conditional Sentences in IELTS Essays

Identify Appropriate Essay Topics

• Look for IELTS essay prompts that lend themselves to conditional structures
• Consider topics related to social issues, technology, education, or environmental concerns

Brainstorm Relevant Scenarios

• For each essay topic, think of situations where conditional sentences would be appropriate
• Create a list of “if-then” scenarios related to the essay question

Incorporate Various Conditional Types

• Practice using all four types of conditionals in your essays
• Aim to include at least one complex conditional sentence in each paragraph

Use Conditional Sentences in Topic Sentences

• Begin paragraphs with conditional statements to introduce your main ideas
• Example: “If governments were to invest more in renewable energy, the impact on climate change could be significant.”

Employ Conditionals in Supporting Examples

• Utilize conditional sentences to illustrate your points with hypothetical scenarios
• Example: “Had stricter regulations been in place, the financial crisis of 2008 might have been avoided.”

Advanced Techniques for Mastering Conditionals in IELTS Writing

Mixing conditional types.

Don’t be afraid to combine different conditional types to express more complex ideas. This demonstrates a high level of language proficiency to IELTS examiners.

Example: “If we had implemented stricter environmental policies in the past (third conditional), we would be facing fewer ecological challenges today (second conditional).”

Using Inversions for Emphasis

Inversions can add sophistication to your conditional sentences and help you score higher in the grammatical range criterion.

Example: “Were the government to increase funding for education (inversion of second conditional), the long-term benefits for society would be substantial.”

For more examples of this structure, check out our article on Were I to organize, it would be different .

Incorporating Modal Verbs

Enhance your conditional sentences by using a variety of modal verbs to express different degrees of possibility or obligation.

Example: “If we continue to overexploit natural resources, future generations may/might/could face severe shortages.”

Practicing with Past Perfect in Third Conditionals

Master the use of past perfect in third conditional sentences to discuss hypothetical past situations.

Example: “Had I been better informed about the importance of sustainable living, I would have made different lifestyle choices earlier.”

For more practice with this structure, visit our page on Had I been better informed, I would have chosen differently .

Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Using Conditionals in IELTS Essays

Overuse of Conditionals

• While conditionals are valuable, don’t force them into every sentence
• Aim for a balance between conditional and non-conditional structures

Incorrect Tense Usage

• Pay close attention to verb tenses in different conditional types
• Practice identifying and correcting tense errors in conditional sentences

Neglecting Other Grammatical Structures

• Remember to showcase a range of grammatical structures beyond conditionals
• Integrate conditionals with other complex sentence types for variety

Ignoring Context

• Ensure your conditional sentences are relevant to the essay topic and support your arguments
• Avoid using hypothetical situations that are too far-fetched or unrelated to the main discussion

Practical Exercises for Improving Conditional Usage in IELTS Essays

Sentence Transformation Drills

• Take simple sentences and rewrite them using different conditional structures
• Practice transforming conditionals from one type to another

Essay Outline with Conditionals

• Create essay outlines where each main point includes a conditional sentence
• Focus on using conditionals to introduce hypothetical scenarios or potential solutions

Peer Review and Feedback

• Exchange essays with a study partner and provide feedback on conditional usage
• Identify areas where conditionals could be added or improved

Timed Writing Practice

• Set a timer and write short paragraphs using specific conditional types
• Gradually increase the complexity and variety of conditionals used

Error Correction Exercises

• Review sample essays with intentional errors in conditional sentences
• Practice identifying and correcting these errors to reinforce proper usage

IELTS writing practice with conditional sentences

Integrating Conditionals with Other IELTS Writing Skills

To truly excel in IELTS writing, it’s crucial to seamlessly integrate conditional sentences with other essential writing skills. Here are some tips to help you achieve this:

Combine conditionals with advanced vocabulary

• Enhance your conditional sentences with sophisticated lexical items
• Example: “If governments were to implement more stringent environmental regulations, the detrimental effects of climate change could be significantly mitigated.”

Use conditionals in coherence and cohesion devices

• Incorporate conditional structures into your transition sentences
• Example: “While technology has brought numerous benefits, if we fail to address its negative impacts, we may face unforeseen societal challenges.”

Apply conditionals in task achievement strategies

• Use conditional sentences to present balanced arguments or potential solutions
• Example: “If alternative energy sources were more widely adopted, not only would carbon emissions decrease, but energy independence could also be achieved.”

Improve your verb forms alongside conditionals

• Practice using a variety of verb tenses and forms within your conditional sentences
• For more tips on this, check out our guide on improving verb forms in essays .

By consistently practicing and refining your use of conditional sentences in IELTS essays, you’ll develop a more sophisticated writing style that will impress examiners and boost your overall band score. Remember to balance your use of conditionals with other grammatical structures and always ensure they support your main arguments effectively.

Mastering the art of practicing conditional sentences in essays is a valuable skill that can significantly enhance your IELTS writing performance. By understanding the different types of conditionals, implementing effective practice strategies, and avoiding common pitfalls, you’ll be well-equipped to craft sophisticated and compelling essays. Remember, the key to success lies in consistent practice and thoughtful application of these structures within the context of your IELTS essays. As you continue to refine your skills, you’ll find that conditional sentences become a powerful tool in your IELTS writing arsenal, helping you express complex ideas with clarity and precision.

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 Academic Conditionals

• What are conditionals?

Conditionals in academic writing

• Conditional examples

 What are conditionals / if clauses ?

Conditionals are used to describe the result of a real or hypothetical condition.

There are four main types of conditionals in English. Each is used to indicate the likelihood of a situation occurring, or the likelihood that it would have occurred under particular circumstances.

• The Zero and First conditionals are known as ‘real conditionals’, because they are used for situations that are certain or highly likely.
• The Second and Third conditionals are often called ‘unreal conditionals’ because they are used for situations which are improbable or impossible.

Conditionals have many uses in academic writing: facts, habitual actions, implications, interferences, predictions, plans, possibilities and hypothetical situations ( see next tab for conditional examples) . Conditionals are also used frequently in hedging language to make criticisms and judgements softer. 

Present unreal conditional

• The evidence is not strong enough because it is based on a limited number of participants.
• The evidence would be stronger IF it had been based on more participants.

Past unreal conditional

• The paper was not persuasive because the author failed to relate the findings to previous theories on the topic.

The paper would have been more persuasive IF the author had related the findings to previous theories on the topic.

Conditional sentences examples

State scientific facts in the present tense:   if the corn is milled, starch can be extracted., show habitual actions in the present or past:   if we misinterpreted the results, we indicated this immediately., show implications:   if there was legislation for x, it could prevent an environmental  catastrophe., make inferences about the past:  if the project had had  more investment, it may have succeeded., make predictions about the future:  if the results are analysed from an economical  perspective , it will define the problem more clearly., show possible plans or actions:   if you assess the data thoroughly, you might establish the cause of the problem., give advice / possibilities:  if these solutions are applied, it should reduce  the homeless problem significantly.., refer to impossible situations in the present or past :   if the proposal had focused on financial incentives, it would have been more useful., adapted from https://www.adelaide.edu.au, academic conditionals video.

A short video on academic conditionals and their uses.

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  Academic Conditionals  [revised 2022]

This lesson helps improve students’ awareness of conditionals .  It includes a language review section, lots of guided practice and freer paragraph writing practice.  ( see worksheet example )  Time: 60mins.   Level *** ** [ B1/B2/C1]   TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

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Conditionals: exercise 1

Task 1:  Practice the zero conditional by reordering the following sentences. Add punctuation where necessary.

• watered plants wither if are not die and they

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Plants wither and die if they are not watered.

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Conditionals: exercise 2

Task 2: Practice the first conditional by rewriting the following sentences. Add the correct grammar and punctuation.

• organisations do not offer an online service then they go out of business

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1. If organisations do not offer an online service ,   they  might/could  go out of business.

Conditionals: exercise 3

Task 3: Practice the second conditional by correcting the mistakes in the following sentences.

If car companies would make electric cars cheaper, then everyone can afford one.

If car companies made electric cars cheaper, then everyone could afford one.

Conditionals: exercise 4

Task 3: Practice the third conditional by circling the best option. If both options are possible, then circle both answers.

Zoom video conferencing could not / would not have become so successful if there hadn’t been a rise in remote working.

Zoom video conferencing could not / would no t have become so successful if there hadn’t been a rise in remote working.  

Conditionals: exercise 5

Task 4:   Practice mixed conditionals by completing each sentence.

If the UK had gone into lockdown earlier, _______________________________________________________________________________

1. If the UK had gone into lockdown earlier,  we would have had fewer cases and mortalities. (example)

Conditionals: exercise 6 gap fill

Task 4:  Read the following paragraph about compulsory retirement and complete the gaps with the correct conditional form.

In the UK, the default retirement age of 65 no longer exists. An employee can work into their seventies or eighties if he or she  ____________   (wish) to, provided that they  _____________   (be) fit and healthy. For many people this is of great benefit to not only the individual, but also society as a whole. If an older but long-serving employee is forced to retire, the company  ______________ (need to) replace a wealth of experience and expert knowledge quickly. Also, there are…

In the UK, the default retirement age of 65 no longer exists. An employee can work into their seventies or eighties  if he or she wishes to ,  provided that they are   fit and healthy. For many people this is of great benefit to not only the individual, but also society as a whole. If an older but long-serving employee is forced to retire, the company  will need to   replace a wealth of experience and expert knowledge quickly. Also, there…

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Exercise Sheet: This  worksheet provides an overview of the five conditionals (zero, first, second, third & mixed). It includes the structures, rules and example sentences. In addition, it includes two practice worksheets (intermediate & advanced). Watch the video for more information on conditionals.

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Conditionals

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What are conditionals in English grammar? Sometimes we call them 'if clauses'. They describe the result of something that might happen (in the present or future) or might have happened but didn't (in the past) . They are made using different English verb tenses.

• The Zero Conditional: (if + present simple, ... present simple) If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils. Click here to learn more.
• The First Conditional: (if + present simple, ... will + infinitive) If it rains tomorrow, we'll go to the cinema. Click here to learn more.
• The Second Conditional: (if + past simple, ... would + infinitive) If I had a lot of money, I would travel around the world. Click here to learn more.
• The Third Conditional (if + past perfect, ... would + have + past participle) If I had gone to bed early, I would have caught the train. Click here to learn more.

(Notice we can put 'if' at the beginning, or in the middle. It doesn't change the meaning. When 'if' is at the beginning of the sentence, we put a comma at the end of the 'if' clause. We don't use a comma when 'if' is in the middle of the sentence.)

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