Complete the second conditional sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs below. be build catch help marry not sit not work understand
1 If we all recycled our rubbish, it the environment.
2 He would be fitter and healthier if he in front of the TV all day.
3 We would use less energy if we smaller houses.
4 If we learned about other cultures, we people from other countries better.
5 If I the early train, I would be in London by lunchtime.
6 Lots of people in danger if there was a tornado.
7 If we so much and relaxed more, we would be a lot happier!
8 She him if she really loved him.
Mark: ___ /8
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "help" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we use the modal verb "would" followed by the base form of the verb "help" to show the hypothetical result.
2. He would be fitter and healthier if he did not sit in front of the TV all day.
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "sit" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we use the modal verb "would" followed by the base form of the verb "be" to show the hypothetical result.
3. We would use less energy if we built smaller houses.
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "build" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we use the modal verb "would" followed by the base form of the verb "use" to show the hypothetical result.
4. If we learned about other cultures, we would understand people from other countries better.
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "learn" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we use the modal verb "would" followed by the base form of the verb "understand" to show the hypothetical result.
5. If I caught the early train, I would be in London by lunchtime.
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "catch" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we use the modal verb "would" followed by the base form of the verb "be" to show the hypothetical result.
6. Lots of people would be in danger if there was a tornado.
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "be" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we do not need to use any modal verb because the "if" clause already expresses a hypothetical situation.
7. If we didn't work so much and relaxed more, we would be a lot happier!
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "work" and "relax" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we use the modal verb "would" followed by the base form of the verb "be" to show the hypothetical result.
8. She would marry him if she really loved him.
Explanation: The correct form of the verb "marry" is used in the "if" clause, as it is in the second conditional. In the main clause, we use the modal verb "would" followed by the base form of the verb "marry" to show the hypothetical result.