Conditionals Exercises - Free Online Practice with Answers
Master all types of conditionals with our complete collection of 16 interactive exercises and 320+ practice questions
Welcome to our comprehensive conditionals exercises collection. Whether you're looking for basic if-clause practice or advanced mixed conditionals, our free online exercises cover all conditional types. Each exercise provides instant feedback and detailed explanations to help you master this essential grammar skill.
Our conditional exercises are designed for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners and include zero, first, second, third, and mixed conditionals. With dedicated practice for questions, negatives, time clauses, and real-world applications, you'll gain confidence using conditionals in any context. No registration required!
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🎯 Recommended Learning Path
- 1. Start with Zero Conditional to understand the basic structure
- 2. Progress to First Conditional for real possibilities
- 3. Master Second Conditional for hypothetical situations
- 4. Study Third Conditional for past regrets
- 5. Challenge yourself with Mixed Conditionals
- 6. Practice specific skills: questions, negatives, time clauses
- 7. Complete the Final Test to assess your mastery
📋 Conditionals Quick Reference
| Type | If-clause | Main clause | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero | Present Simple | Present Simple | If water reaches 100°C, it boils |
| First | Present Simple | Will + infinitive | If it rains, I will stay home |
| Second | Past Simple | Would + infinitive | If I had money, I would travel |
| Third | Past Perfect | Would have + past participle | If I had studied, I would have passed |
| Mixed | Various | Various | If I had studied, I would be a doctor now |
Remember: Use commas when the if-clause comes first. Modal verbs (might, could, should) can replace will/would for different meanings.
📊 Exercise Difficulty Levels
Conditionals Easy
Perfect for beginners starting with conditionals easy exercises. Focus on Zero and First Conditional with clear contexts and regular verbs.
- • Simple sentence structures
- • Clear time markers
- • Common everyday situations
Intermediate Level
Build confidence with all conditional types. Mix of tenses and modal verbs in familiar contexts.
- • All conditional types
- • Modal verb variations
- • Business and social contexts
Conditionals Difficult
Challenge yourself with conditionals difficult exercises. Mixed conditionals, formal structures, and ambiguous contexts.
- • Complex time references
- • Literary and formal uses
- • Subtle meaning differences
💡 Tip: Start with easy exercises and gradually increase difficulty. Master each type before moving to mixed practice.
Zero Conditional
easyPractice general truths and scientific facts
First Conditional
easyReal possibilities and future situations
Second Conditional
mediumUnreal present and hypothetical situations
Third Conditional
hardUnreal past and regrets
Mixed Conditionals
hardCombine different time references
Conditional Questions
mediumForm questions with all conditional types
Conditional Negatives
mediumPractice negative forms in conditionals
Time Clauses
mediumWhen, while, after, before in conditionals
Modal Verbs in Conditionals
hardCould, might, should in if-clauses
Unless & Alternatives
mediumUnless, provided that, as long as
Wish & If Only
hardExpress wishes and regrets
Mixed Practice - Easy
easyZero and First conditional only
Mixed Practice - Intermediate
mediumAll types with clear contexts
Mixed Practice - Advanced
hardComplex and ambiguous cases
Real-World Conditionals
mediumBusiness, academic, and social contexts
Final Test
hardComprehensive test of all conditional types
💡 Tips for Success
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Don't use "will" in the if-clause of first conditional
- • Remember past simple ≠ past time in second conditional
- • Watch comma placement when if-clause comes first
- • Don't confuse second and third conditional uses
Practice Strategy
- • Master one type before moving to the next
- • Pay attention to time references in the context
- • Practice transforming between conditional types
- • Use real situations to remember the rules
❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Conditional Exercises
📚 Related Topics
📚 Conditionals Theory & Examples
Learn the rules and see examples to master conditional sentences
📋 Conditional Types Quick Reference
Zero Conditional
If + present simple, present simple
If you heat water, it boils.
First Conditional
If + present simple, will + infinitive
If it rains, we will stay home.
Second Conditional
If + past simple, would + infinitive
If I were rich, I would travel.
Third Conditional
If + past perfect, would have + past participle
If I had studied, I would have passed.
🎯 When to Use Each Conditional
Real Situations
- Zero: Facts and universal truths
- First: Real future possibilities
Hypothetical Situations
- Second: Unlikely present/future situations
- Third: Impossible past situations
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