Inverted Conditionals Exercises For English Grammar

Multilingual language proficiency with grammar exercises 

In English grammar, Inverted Conditionals are a form of conditional sentence where the subject and the auxiliary verb are inverted. They are often used to describe hypothetical situations or to express conditions contrary to present reality. In these types of sentences, were, should, and had are often used at the beginning of the sentence for inversion, omitting the if. Understanding how to properly use Inverted Conditionals can greatly improve one’s command of English narrative and descriptive language.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate Inverted Conditionals

1. *Had* I known about the changes, I would have prepared differently. (Had)
2. *Should* you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to ask. (Should)
3. *Were* he to call, tell him I’m busy. (Were)
4. *Had* she studied harder, she would have passed the exam. (Had)
5. I wouldn’t be so tired *were* I to take regular breaks. (Were)
6. *Had* we arrived earlier, we would’ve caught the flight. (Had)
7. *Should* it rain tomorrow, we will stay at home. (Should)
8. *Had* I not seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it. (Had)
9. You’d know what to do *were* you in my shoes. (Were)
10. She wouldn’t have lost *had* she stuck to her principles. (Had)
11. *Were* he an honest man, he wouldn’t have lied. (Were)
12. I’d buy a car *were* I a millionaire. (Were)
13. *Had* the keeper remained vigilant, the wild bear wouldn’t have escaped. (Had)
14. I would’ve been at the concert *had* I known about it earlier. (Had)
15. *Should* he propose, she would say yes. (Should)
 

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with appropriate Inverted Conditionals

1. *Had* you been more supportive, things would have been different. (Had)
2. *Should* I fail, don’t be disappointed. (Should)
3. She could’ve helped him, *had* he asked. (Had)
4. *Were* you to lose everything, I would still stand by you. (Were)
5. *Should* they win the match, it’d be a major upset. (Should)
6. I could have known the truth *had* he told me earlier. (Had)
7. *Were* she more understanding, he wouldn’t have felt so distant. (Were)
8. *Had* they worked together, the task would have been easier. (Had)
9. *Were* I you, I’d definitely reconsider my decision.(Were)
10. She would have jumped off the roof, *had* I not stopped her. (Had)
11. *Should* you find my phone, please inform me immediately. (Should)
12. He would be lost *were* he to visit the city alone. (Were)
13. The machine would’ve been damaged *had* they neglected its maintenance. (Had)
14. *Should* he return, I’ll not forgive him. (Should)
15. *Were* there a chance, he would apologize. (Were)
 

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Exercise for Inverted Conditionals

Exercise 4: Drag the Word exercise for Inverted Conditionals

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