2 GRAMMAR Conditional 1 and 2 a) In which sentence does Sergey have a better chance to see his friends? If Sergey studies hard, he'll see his friends later. If Sergey studied hard, he'd see his friends later. b) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. If Viktor catches a lot of fish, his family will have (have) a big meal tonight. 2 He'd win the game, if he (practise) more. 3 If Sarah learns to read and write, she 7 I (be able to) read her mum's emails. If students are rude in her class, Ms Tripp If I lived in California, I If I ever go to the USA, I (get) angry. (go) to see the Gold Rush towns. (visit) New York. (be) very excited if I saw where James Marshall found gold. 8 If I met Thomas, I (ask) him all about the Exxon Valdez accident.

a) In which sentence does Sergey have a better chance to see his friends?

The sentence "If Sergey studies hard, he'll see his friends later." indicates a better chance of seeing his friends because it uses the first conditional, which refers to real and possible situations in the future. The second sentence, "If Sergey studied hard, he'd see his friends later," uses the second conditional, which refers to hypothetical or unlikely situations.

b) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. If Viktor catches a lot of fish, his family will have (have) a big meal tonight.
2. He'd win the game if he (practised) more.
3. If Sarah learns to read and write, she (will be able to) read her mum's emails.
4. If students are rude in her class, Ms. Tripp (gets) angry.
5. If I lived in California, I (would go) to see the Gold Rush towns.
6. If I ever go to the USA, I (will visit) New York.
7. I (would be) very excited if I saw where James Marshall found gold.
8. If I met Thomas, I (would ask) him all about the Exxon Valdez accident.