First, Second & Third Conditional: Interactive Grammar Quiz | B1-B2 English

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A. POSSIBLE IN THE FUTURE — First Conditional
If my boss ASKS me to go to London, I WILL accept. Si mon patron me demande d'aller à Londres, j'accepterai.
There is a real possibility that my boss will ask me.

B. HYPOTHETICAL OR UNLIKELY — Second Conditional
If my boss ASKED me to go to London, I WOULD accept. Si mon patron me demandait d'aller à Londres, j'accepterais.
I don't expect my boss to ask me, so I am imagining the situation.

C. PAST UNREAL SITUATION — Third Conditional
If my boss HAD ASKED me to go to London, I WOULD HAVE ACCEPTED. Si mon patron m'avait demandé d'aller à Londres, j'aurais accepté.
The situation is in the past, and it cannot be changed. He asked someone else, and the offer is over.

Instructions
Read each scenario carefully. Choose the correct conditional sentence (a, b, c, or d) that best matches the situation. Pay attention to the time of the situation and determine whether it is real, possible, hypothetical, or impossible to change. [Lisez attentivement chaque scénario. Choisissez la phrase conditionnelle correcte (a, b, c ou d) qui correspond le mieux à la situation. Faites attention au moment de la situation et déterminez si elle est réelle, possible, hypothétique ou impossible à changer.]

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First vs. Second Conditional: Interactive English Grammar Quiz | B1-B2

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- The situation is possible in the future: The client tells me that our meeting may be cancelled today. He is 60 percent sure. If our meeting is cancelled today, I will take a rest.

- The situation is impossible (so you imagine only): The client tells me that our meeting will happen today, even if it rains or not. We cannot cancel it. If our meeting were cancelled today, I would take a rest.

Direction: Choose the correct response.

Example:
Rob wants to play rugby, but all his friends are on vacation.

Rob says:
A. “If my friends are here, we will play rugby.”
B. “If my friends were here, we would play rugby.”

Answer: B

First or Second Conditional?

Instructions: Read each situation carefully. Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of the situation.

1. John wants to invite James to go out and there is a 50% possibility that James will be free.

James says:

Explanation: The second conditional is used for a hypothetical or uncertain situation. "If you were free" suggests that James is not sure whether he will be free. The structure is: if + past simple, would/could + base verb.

2. Marie did not have time to study for the test so there is a possibility that she may fail the test.

Marie says:

Explanation: The first conditional is used for a real or possible situation in the future. Marie thinks that failing the test is a real possibility. The structure is: if + present simple, will + base verb.

3. John's salary is not big so he cannot afford to buy a house now.

John says:

Explanation: The second conditional is used for an unreal or hypothetical situation in the present. John does not have a big salary, so he is imagining a different present situation. The structure is: if + past simple, would/could + base verb.

4. John's boss offered him a new job in London, but John is not yet sure if he wants the job. He is 50% undecided. He asks for Marie's advice.

Marie says:

Explanation: The first conditional is appropriate because John may decide that he does not want the job. This is a real possibility, not an imaginary situation. The structure here is: if + present simple, have to + base verb.

5. Marie's boss offered her a job with a high salary, but she will have to work long hours so she will reject the offer.

Marie says:

Explanation: The second conditional is appropriate because Marie has decided not to accept the job. She is imagining what the situation would be like if she accepted an offer that she does not intend to accept. The structure is: if + past simple, would + base verb.

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C1 English Listening Practice: Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams

Vocabulary 1

A. Distinguish (verb) distinguer: To recognize the difference between two or more things. Example: It is difficult to distinguish the twins from a distance.

B. Visibility (noun) visibilité: How easily someone’s work or actions can be seen. Example: The visibility of the new store has improved.

C. Notice (verb) remarquer: To see or become aware of something. Example: Did you notice the new painting in the hallway?

D. Signals (noun) signaux: Signs that give information about something. Example: The traffic signals changed from green to red.

E. Weaker (adjective) plus faibles: Less strong, clear, or reliable than before. Example: The signal is weaker in this part of the building.

F. Performative (adjective) destiné à donner une impression: Done mainly to create a particular impression. Example: His performative confidence disappeared during the difficult interview. [Sa confiance de façade a disparu pendant l’entretien difficile]

G. Busyness (noun) activité intense: The state of having many things to do. Example: Despite her busyness, she always finds time for her family. [NOTE: “busyness” is different from “business.”]

H. Nevertheless (adverb) néanmoins: Used to show that something is true despite another fact. Example: The weather was cold; nevertheless, we went for a walk.

I. Vocal (adjective) qui s'exprime beaucoup: Often expressing opinions or ideas openly and strongly. Example: She is very vocal about her love of classical music.

J. Generate (verb) générer: To produce or create something. Example: Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight.

 

Available (adjective) disponible:

[a] Free and ready to be used. Example: Is this table available for four people?

[b] Free and ready to talk, help, or meet. Example: Is your manager available for a quick meeting?