Unreal conditional-sentences

with if clauses

IntroductionThe present unreal conditional is used to refer to

unreal, imaginary or impossible conditions and their results.

In the If Clause the verb is shown in simple past tense whereas in the Result Clause the auxiliary

would be used plus the verb in infinitive.

Unreal Conditional

If + verb (past) , Auxiliary + verb (infinitive)

Example:

• If I had time, I would help you.

• If I lived in  palace , I would give parties all the

time.

• Mary would move to Japan, if she spoke Japanese.

QuestionsWh + Auxiliary + Verb (Infinitive) + if + Verb (Simple

past) + ?

Example:

A: What would you do if you won the lottery?B: I would buy a house.

A: Where would you live if you moved to the U.S.?B: I would live in Seattle.

A. I just found out that a friend’s cousin found a wallet with 1,000 Dollars.

B. Really? And what he did?

C. Because it was honest, and it was returned to its owner. If you had found it, what you do?

B. I would not give it back, I would spend my money buying clothes and going on vacation with my boyfriend.

C. But they could have seen you take the wallet and you could go to jail.

D. You’re right.

PracticeComplete these conversations

A. If you ______ (have) three months to travel., where would you go?

B. Oh, That´s easy! __________(fly) to Europe. I´ve always wanted to go there.

C. If your doctor ______ (tell) you to get more exercise, which sport _________ you __________ (choose)?

D. I´m not sure, but I ____________ (go) jogging two or three times a week.