English Grammar: Conditionals, Passive & Reported Speech

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Conditionals

  • You are entitled to a special discount provided that you pay in cash.
  • But for the heavy rain, they would have gone on a picnic.
  • Take a book to read in case your flight is delayed.
  • John had better call the police should he notice any suspicious characters.
  • It would be foolish of him if he didn’t consider this opportunity.
  • The players will improve as long as you encourage them.
  • Had they seen the sign, they wouldn’t have missed the turn.
  • The doctor warned him that his health would deteriorate if he didn’t give up smoking.
  • I will call the police unless the neighbours stop shouting.
  • I would never have learnt to swim if you hadn’t encouraged me.
  • If he were a fast runner, he would have won the race.
  • If I were you, I wouldn’t tell anyone about it.

Reported Speech

  • The old lady accused him of stealing her money.
  • Mary’s sister advised her to stop eating so many sweets.
  • We told John not to call off his trip because of us.
  • Peter apologised for not telling us the truth.
  • Do you know if the gallery is open in the afternoon?
  • Peter suggested Mary try on a pair of jeans.
  • Anne insisted that she cook dinner.
  • Julie wondered what he wanted to tell her.
  • He complained to the manager about the service.
  • The manager denied having stolen the company’s money.
  • He told me not to forget to buy some bread.
  • She accused him of causing a lot of pain to her family.

Wish and If Only

  • I wish I could come to the zoo with you next weekend.
  • I wish I could do that.
  • I’m sorry I made you angry; I wish I hadn’t shouted at you.
  • I wish I were going to the beach with my friends.
  • If only he would be quiet.
  • If only this computer were working.
  • I wish I could go to the party.
  • If only I’d had more money with me yesterday.

Perfect Tenses

  • We have owned our house for ten years.
  • I am currently staying with my friend while…
  • I have already eaten, so don’t make me any dinner.
  • I have not been swimming since September.
  • Tony has been working for three hours…

Passive Voice

  • The match had to be put off until next week.
  • No one has been informed about the change in our plans.
  • The lift was being used so we had to go up the stairs.
  • The landslides are believed to have resulted from recent floods.
  • He is forbidden to park on the yellow line.
  • Two students were seen to leave the school.

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