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Unit 1 : Lesson 4: Savings accounts

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Unreal conditional — the situation is contrary to fact (not true) in the past and in the future. Use the simple past tense in the “if clause” and would or could in the main clause.

Examples: If you wanted to save money, you could open a savings account. If you had to open a savings account, your local bank representative would help you.

Note: I was and he, she, and it was become I were and he, she, and it were when used in the “if clause.”

Complete the sentences using would or could.

1. If you wanted to buy a house,


2. If you wanted to get a mortgage,


3. If you paid your bills on time,


4. If you showed a mortgage lender that you have enough money for closing costs
and a down payment,


 

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My long-term financial goals

If you have long-term financial goals, for example, buying a house, you can begin to save for those goals now. List a few of your long-term goals on the lines below.

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Saving money for your financial goals

Write about your plans or ideas to save money. Explain why you are saving money
and what you expect to happen if you follow those plans.









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