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) Sergey has a better chance to see his friends in the first sentence: "If Sergey studies hard, he'll see his friends later." This is a first conditional sentence, which refers to a real possibility. The second sentence, "If Sergey studied hard, he'd see his friends later," is a second conditional sentence that refers to an unlikely or hypothetical situation.

b) Here are the completed sentences with the correct forms 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 (practise) more.
3. If Sarah learns to read and write, she will be able to (be able to) read her mum's emails.
4. If students are rude in her class, Ms Tripp will get (get) angry.
5. If I lived in California, I would go (go) to see the Gold Rush towns.
6. If I ever go to the USA, I will visit (visit) New York.
7. I would be (be) very excited if I saw where James Marshall found gold.
8. If I met Thomas, I would ask (ask) him all about the Exxon Valdez accident.