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I would be delighted for him to participate in the researcha) unless he would agree to share the costs. b) were he to agree to share the costs. c) as long as he would agree to share the costs. 4 Look at all the conditional clauses you ticked, and highlight their structure. Which correct sentence/option uses: 1 another linker with a similar meaning to if: …………………….. 2 were to (stressing that something is hypothetical) in the conditional clause: …………………….. 3 a modal verb (suggesting that something is unlikely) in a conditional clause: …………………….. 4happen to (suggesting that something is unlikely) in a conditional clause: …………………….. 5 an inversion in a conditional clause: …………………….. 6 will (meaning 'are willing to') in the if clause: ……………………..
One of these statements is false. Find the false statement. a) Using an inversion is more formal than using if. b) Supposing and imagine are more polite than if. c) Using if + was/were to stresses that we are talking about a hypothetical event. d) If + wilt is used in polite requests.
One word is missing in each of these sentences. Put it in the correct place. Example: Were you to continue with your studies, I am sure you would become a competent scientist.
1 We spent more time studying, we might have been more successful. 2 If you just be patient, I'm sure the teacher will be here soon. 3 If I were say that I wanted to become a scientist, what would you say? 4 If you happen see the film before I do, please don't tell me the end! 5 Supposing I changed the date of your appointment, that be a problem? Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
1 I won't use wireless connection to the Internet if I'm not sure it's safe. (unless) 2 You wouldn't have this problem if you'd taken my advice. (had) 3 Imagine that someone found a cure for the common cold, they would be famous! (were) 4 I can't find my car keys - if you find them by chance, could you call me? (happen) 5 The game tonight will not be cancelled if the weather improves. (provided that) 6 If she works hard, she will be successful. (as long as) Vocabulary: idioms Complete the table with definitions to the following idioms.
Use the idioms in your own sentences.
UNIT 5 Thrills and skills Reading
You are going to read an article containing information about four different sportsmen. For questions 1-15, choose from the sections (A-D). The sections may be chosen more than once.
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