Past real conditionals describe what used to happen, but does not usually occur anymore. Past real conditionals indicate that if or when this happened, that occurred.
Past real conditionals make conditional statements then show the result of such statements. Sentences use "if" or "when" to make a statement then express an end result. "If" or "when" can be used to start off a sentence or be used to join two clauses.
Directions: Choose the correct answer
1) I went to the movies ____________________. It's too expensive to go now.
a. when tickets were cheaper
b. when tickets was cheaper
c. when tickets cheap
2) When the weather was nice, ____________________. It's been raining a lot these days.
a. I riding my bike to work
b. I rode my bike to work
c. I rides my bike to work
3) Julia helped me with my homework ____________________. She moved to another state.
a. when she lived near our house
b. when she lives near our house
c. when she living near our house
4) She never drank at parties ____________________. Now she drinks and calls a taxi.
a. if she drive
b. if she driving
c. if she drove
5) When he was late, ____________________. They are no longer married.
a. he always called his wife
b. he always call his wife
c. he always calling his wife
Directions: Choose the correct answer
1) If I __________ homework, I did not watch TV. It was too distracting.
a. had
b. has
c. hasn't
2) If she needed a ride, I always __________ her. She finally bought a car.
a. take
b. took
c. taken
3) I took the bus to work if it __________. Now I have a car.
a. raining
b. rain
c. rained
4) I always __________ my umbrella when it rained. Now I just keep one in my car.
a. forgetting
b. forgot
c. forgets
5) When I visited my childhood home, I __________ in my old room. My parents sold the house.
a. stayed
b. stays
c. staying
Quiz 1 Answers
1) a. when tickets were cheaper
2) b. I rode my bike to work
3) a. when she lived near our house
4) c. if she drove
5) a. he always called his wife
Quiz 2 Answers
1) a. had
2) b. took
3) c. rained
4) b. forgot
5) a. stayed
