English Grammar Exercises: Conditionals and Passive Voice

English Grammar Practice Exercises

Improve your language skills with these exercises covering conditionals, passive voice, and complex verb tenses.

Conditionals and Sentence Matching

Match the columns:

• He'll call us as soon as...
• Answers: 1b, 2f, 3c, 4a, 5d, 6e

Verb Tense Completion

Complete the sentences using the verbs in parentheses:

• I would return the book...
• Answers: Would return / knew; Had offered / would have accepted; Doesn't train / won't win

Sentence Transformation and Meaning

Complete the sentences so that the meaning remains the same:

• I don't think you should buy that car. → I wouldn't buy that car.
• I would have been exhausted if I hadn't stayed up all night.
• If I hadn't reminded him, Sam would have forgotten about the meeting.
• If I were old enough...
• Unless I finish my homework, I won't go out with my friends.
• Once we have located the passenger, we'll return his luggage to him.

Sentence Construction Practice

Write the correct phrase:

• I tried phoning you last night.
• Who were you talking to?
• Everyone must have gone out.
• By the time I arrived, she had already left.

Rewrite Without Changing Meaning

• He'll have dinner with us. → If he doesn't have to work, he'll have dinner with us.
• After I had read the book, I saw the film.
• If I knew how, I would help you.

The History of Crosswords: Text Completion

In 1913, Arthur Wynne created the first crossword. It must have been a success because it was carried and published by many. The craze grew, even though some couldn’t get why it was printed. People were waiting for new puzzles. They have helped many, as people are able to consider and solve them. When you open a newspaper, you will probably find one; it seems they are here to stay.

Passive Voice and Causative Structures

Every week, hundreds of people are injured. It was seen that the factory had produced items that can be bought anywhere. He hasn't told us when the meeting will be held. They have already chosen the winner after the machine had been repaired.

Causative (Have/Get something done)

Next week, they are having their flyers printed. They have had the car repaired, have the documents checked, and had the suits made.

Advanced Passive Voice Transformations

• He is thought to be a brilliant musician.
• The refreshments will be provided by the organizers of the event.
• I wasn't told the truth.
• A free ticket was given to each passenger.
• Sam wasn't given a chance to speak.
• We had our flat painted.

Verb Forms in Context

When we reached the station, the train had left. I hope our team will win. She has dreamt of this for years. If they weren't so tired, they would come. Look at the ground; it must have rained.

Doctors Without Borders: Verb Practice

Doctors Without Borders was founded to provide aid. It provides medical care to those who have been affected by conflict. The organization has helped millions. We are convinced that after they heard the news, they were invited to join. While he was working there, he had spent months in the field. He must have spoken to the director so the victims could be helped. Soon, they will be flying to the next mission.

Final Sentence Rewriting

• Shelly lied to Paul. → If Shelly hadn't lied to Paul, he wouldn't have broken up with her.
• The boys have been accused of telling lies.
• We came to Leeds five years ago.
• Today, it's known that smoking is dangerous to our health.