Mastering English Conditionals: Vocabulary and Phrasal Verbs Practice

Lesson T-2.1: Vocabulary and Grammar Practice

Vocabulary Exercises

Exercise 1: Word Associations

1. abducted (aliens)
2. speed (km)
3. well-deserved (holiday)
4. launched (summer)
5. widespread
6. crew
7. wrap-up
8. voyage

Exercise 2: Phrase Corrections

• a tree
• the earthquake
• there are few benefits
• believed him
• difficult to see them
• plenty of time

Exercise 3: Phrasal Verbs

1. pick up
2. work out
3. took off
4. use up
5. catch on
6. carry out
7. broke down
8. put on

Grammar Exercises

Exercise 4: Verb Tenses and Conditionals

1. decide
2. hadn't told
3. didn't have
4. would happen
5. wouldn't bother
6. will go

Exercise 5: Conditional Sentences Practice

1. had seen, would have said
2. had, would save
3. would have cancelled, had known
4. would go, are making
5. will call, finish/have finished

Exercise 6: Sentence Completion and Correction

1. If the spacecraft orbits/had orbited Earth, it can land.
2. I wish I had visited her in hospital.
3. If he rushes, he'll be late.
4. If they had received a warning, they would have moved to a safer place.
5. He wished he could participate in the experiment.
6. If I had made a good impression, I would have been accepted.

Lesson T-2.2: Advanced Vocabulary and Conditionals

Vocabulary Exercises

Exercise 1: Adjectives and Phrases

• capable of
• accurate
• well-deserved
• witness
• collided with
• realistic
• underneath

Exercise 2: Explanations and Reasons

1. Because it doesn't make any sense.
2. There is supposed to be a storm on Saturday night.
3. I would like to overcome my fear of heights.
4. Because it was old and dangerous.
5. The biggest drawback is the low pay.
6. They've decided to put off their trip to China.
7. Because I don't have to go to school today.
8. He always wears funny, old-fashioned clothes.

Exercise 3: Nouns and Concepts

1. spacecraft
2. weird
3. collide with
4. phenomenon
5. creatures
6. human beings

Grammar Exercises

Exercise 4: Conditional Sentences Review

1. wouldn't have seen, hadn't recommended
2. would travel, had
3. hears, will be
4. feel, get
5. call, need

Exercise 5: "If Only," "Unless," and "Wish" Clauses

1. If only I had participated in the experiment.
2. She won't come home unless the weather improves.
3. If she were older, she could go on this ride.
4. If you go out, don't forget to lock the door.
5. She wishes she could have a dog.
6. I wouldn't have bought her a birthday gift if you hadn't reminded me.

Exercise 6: Mixed Conditional Practice

1. If you study a lot, you get high marks.
2. I'll help you if you don't understand the questions.
3. If I had lots of money, I would travel a lot.
4. I would have done my homework if I had known about it.