Intermediate Grammar
Master English grammar one unit at a time. Clear notes, then 40+ interactive exercises with instant feedback – based on the topics in English Grammar in Use (Intermediate).
If I do … and If I did …“if + present / if + past” – 44 interactive questions
📖 Grammar Reference – If I do … and If I did …
Study the notes, then work through the six exercises.
1 Tier 1 – The Concept & Nuance: Real Probability vs Unreal Hypothesis
Compare the probability: If I do… I will… (First Conditional) is a real possibility. If I did… I would… (Second Conditional) is imagined, unlikely, or contrary to present reality.
– Structure: If + Present Simple, will + base verb.
– Structure: If + Past Simple, would + base verb.
2 Tier 2 – The No-Will / No-Would in the If-Clause Rule
Do not put will or would in the conditional if-clause:
– “If it rains tomorrow…” (NOT If it will rain).
– “If I had time…” (NOT If I would have time).
3 Tier 3 – Top 3 Common Learner Pitfalls
– Rule: The if-clause in first conditional takes the present simple.
– Rule: The if-clause in second conditional takes the past simple.
– Rule: The advice idiom If I were you requires would in the main clause.
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Original practice material inspired by the English Grammar in Use syllabus (Cambridge University Press). Example sentences and exercises are written by All English 4U.