Conditionals: Would you, could you, study this?

Hi Class,

Today we're going to talk about Conditionals specifically to communicate Present Unreal situations.

In this lesson we're using would when we're 100% sure of something. And, we're using could when we are less sure.

Let's start with would:

Example:  If everyone used energy efficient appliances, we would use less electricity.

OR

We would use less electricity if everyone used energy efficient appliances in their home.

Using could:

If they wanted to save energy, they could use energy efficient appliances in their home.

OR

They could use energy efficient appliances if they wanted to use less electricity.

Let's practice: Use the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentence, using would or could.

1.  It’s Thursday today, but if it _______ Saturday, I __________to the movies. (be) (go)

2.  I don’t have any candy now, but if I ____________some, I ___________ some to the class.  (have) (give)

3.  I am busy tomorrow, but if I ____________ available, I ___________ to the museum with you.  (be) (visit)

4.  Your teacher can only speak one language, but if she ______________two languages fluently, she _____________for a job as a translator.  (can speak) (apply)

5.  Maria doesn’t know how to drive a car. If she ____________ how to drive, she _______________ you home. (know) (drive)

Note: This is a picture of one of the neighbor's chickens. Hahaha!  


I'm sure if I _____________ my neighbor, I'm sure he _______________ me some eggs. (ask) (give)


Tonight:  Work on Conditionals and your Final Presentations. 

present unreal conditionals - practice

And, remember, it's the Lunar New Year this weekend, the Chinese New Year. It's the Year of the Pig!  Follow the link to learn more about this year's celebration:

Happy New Year!!! 

Chinese New Year

As always, ask me if you have any questions.

Good luck!
Teacher Bonnie