Alternative Conditionals

"It'll be easier to get around when the roadworks are done." - First Conditional with when

"You can use the local services as long as you are a resident" - First conditional with can and as long as (meaning = only if you are a resident).

"I've saved you some pizza in case you're hungry when you get in." - In case + present simple

"We'll stay living in the country unless the village school closes." - First Conditional with unless (meaning = if the school doesn't close)

"I'll come and pick you up later on condition that it isn't after midnight." - First conditional with will and on condition that (meaning = only if it isn't after midnight).

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"If only we lived in a quieter area." - I wish / If only + past tense for present situations we're not happy with.

"I wish the chemistry teacher wasn't/weren't so strict." I wish / If only + past tense for present situations we're not happy with. (wasn't = informal, weren't = formal)

"I wish we could go back to school." - I wish / If only + could for ability.

"If only I hadn't worn those shoes." - I wish / If only + past perfect for past situations we regret.

"I wish my brother wouldn't talk to me like I'm a child." - I wish / If only + would for annoying situations.