Optimise B2, Unit 4 - Grammar 2 (conditionals)

Inspired by the great detectives like Sherlock Holmes, many people dream of cracking unsolved mysteries. There are lots of organisations which offer amateur detectives the chance to take part in mystery weekends. However, these mysteries are often far from easy to solve, even for the professionals. If you want to succeed, you ​ (a)   to learn a few key skills. The first is having an eye for detail and noting down everything you see. Put simply if you ​ (b)   attention to the details, you'll miss something important.

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Secondly, you should develop your powers of concentration. If you are unable to concentrate on the clues, you probably ​ (a)   able to solve the mystery Another essential skill is the ability to come to a logical conclusion. You will only figure out the solution if you ​ (b)   your powers of logic and reasoning. Finally, practice makes perfect. If you really want to become a master detective, ​ (c)   an amateur detective group and start practising!

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If you borrow my phone, you must bring it straight back. (LONG) - - - - - - > You can borrow my phone _ _ _ _ _ _ it straight back.

Unless my train is delayed, I should be there by five o'clock. (PROVIDED) - - - - - -> I should be there by five o'clock _ _ _ _ _ _ delayed.

I've packed her some sandwiches because she might get hungry. (CASE) - - - - - - > I've packed her some sandwiches _ _ _ _ _ _ hungry.

Exit the building immediately in case of a fire. (IF) - - - - - - > You should exit the building immediately _ _ _ _ _ _ a fire.

Renata will come shopping with us if she doesn't have to work late. (UNLESS) - - - - - - > Renata will come shopping with us _ _ _ _ _ _ to work late.

If you want to become a detective, it _ _ _ _ _ _ (BE) important to understand that it's not an easy job. A lot of people are attracted to the job because of their favourite detective series or novels. However, if you speak to anyone who is a detective, you _ _ _ _ _ (REALISE) that it involves working long, hard hours. If you're not prepared do that, this _ _ _ _ _ _ (BE) the job for you.

However, if you _ _ _ _ _ _ (THINK) you've got what it takes, you should make sure you get your high school certificate. This is usually the minimum requirement. You will then need to fulfil the minimum physical requirements and pass a medical examination. If you don't, you _ _ _ _ _ _ (BE ABLE) to serve in the police force. In addition, detectives must also possess certain qualities: good communication skills, patience, focus and determination. Do you still think you've got what it takes?

Remember to take some identification to the exam in case the examiner asks for it.

• Remember to take some identification to the exam if the examiner asks you to.

• Remember to take some identification to the exam because the examiner might ask for it.