Rewrite the sentences with the second conditional.

I can't take you to the airport because I haven't got a car.

If I had a car, I could/would take you to the airport.

I've got a headache. I'm not going swimming.

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I don't know the answer, so I can't tell you.

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We won't have a holiday this year because we haven't got any money.
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I haven't got any spare time so I won't learn Russian.

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We haven't got a big house. We can't invite friends to stay.

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There aren't any eggs, so I won't make a cake.

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I'm not very clever, so I won't be a doctor.

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I haven't got a mobile, so you can't call me.

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He can't win the lottery. He never buys a ticket.

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Francis works very hard. He has no time to spend with his family.
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We've got three children, so we won't take a year off and travel the world.
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First or second conditional?:

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

If it __________________(rain) this weekend, we ______________________(not be able) to play tennis.

Give me Anita's letter. If I ________________(pass) a letter box, I __________________(post) it for you.

I work about 80 hours a week, so I'm very busy. If I ________________(have) any spare time, I _________
________________(take up) a sport like golf.

If I _________________(be) taller and thinner, I ______________________(be) a model!

Please start your meal. If you __________________(not have) your soup now, it _____________(go) cold.

A: I think we have a mouse in the kitchen.

B: If you _________________(have) a cat, it ____________________________(soon disappear).

If you _________________(need) any help, let me know and I __________________(come) and help you
straight away.

You're a brilliant cook! If I __________________(cook) as well as you, I _____________________(open)

a restaurant.

If there ___________________(be) any tickets left for the concert, ________________________(you buy)
two for me and Tom?

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What noisy neighbours you've got! If my neighbours __________________(be) as bad as yours, I

____________________(go) crazy.

Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

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I'll make some tea when everyone (will arrive).

when everyone arrives

f I could go anywhere in the world, I'll go to Fiji.

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If I'll see Jane, I'll tell her to phone you.

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If I have lots of money, I'd buy an aeroplane.

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When I'll go back to university, I'll email you.

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If you would know my brother, you'd know what I mean!

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If you would come from my town, you would recognise her.

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If you don't be careful, you'll lose your bag.

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I'd rather ... (I would rather) + infinitive means the same as I'd prefer to ...
I don't like studying. I'd rather be outside playing basketball.
Say what you would rather do in these situations.
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If you had to choose between going snowboarding or going sailing, which would you choose?
I'd rather go

If you're thirsty, would you rather have a coffee or a cold drink?

I'd rather _______________________________________.

If you could choose between travelling by plane or by train, which would you rather do?
I'd rather _______________________________________.

Choose the correct words.

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My aunt keeps all her money in a (cash dispenser / safe) under her bed.

I'm (bankrupt / broke). Can you lend me 50 dollars until the weekend?

The president said that the (economic / economical) situation was very serious.

She has (wasted / invested) all her money in government bonds.

What's the (coin / currency) of India?

My uncle's (an accountant / a millionaire), he helps me look after my finances.

There's a (cash machine / credit card) at the bank if you need money.

I like horse racing, but I never (bet / win) any money. I think gambling is stupid.

Jack's parents are (penniless / wealthy). They've just bought him a car.

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My (salary is / wages are) paid into my bank account every month.

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When my grandfather died, I found he left me some money in his (will / savings).