3 GRAMMAR Linda and Alison's dreams a) Linda and Alison often dream about life as film stars. Complete their sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets . 1 If I became famous, I_(live) in London. 2 If my friends visited me, I (show) them all the famous sights. 3 If my friends wanted to see my new film, I_(give) them free tickets. 4 If I had enough time, I (visit) my family on Orkney. 5 If I (have) enough money, I would buy a big house for my family. 6 If I (miss) my family, I would send them an email. 7 If my new film (be) successful, I would travel around the world. 8 If I 8 (meet) Jared Leto, I would like to sing with him.
Explanation: The verb "became" is in the past simple tense, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "live" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.
2. If my friends visited me, I would show them all the famous sights.
Explanation: The verb "visited" is in the past simple tense, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "show" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.
3. If my friends wanted to see my new film, I would give them free tickets.
Explanation: The verb "wanted" is in the past simple tense, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "give" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.
4. If I had enough time, I would visit my family on Orkney.
Explanation: The verb "had" is in the past simple tense, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "visit" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.
5. If I had enough money, I would buy a big house for my family.
Explanation: The verb "had" is in the past simple tense, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "buy" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.
6. If I missed my family, I would send them an email.
Explanation: The verb "missed" is in the past simple tense, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "send" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.
7. If my new film were successful, I would travel around the world.
Explanation: The verb "were" is in the past subjunctive mood, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "travel" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.
8. If I met Jared Leto, I would like to sing with him.
Explanation: The verb "met" is in the past simple tense, which is used after "if" to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The verb "like" is in the base form because it follows "would" in the conditional clause.