B2 Writing Activity – Mixed Conditionals (3-Step Process)

Welcome

You will write a reflective text using mixed conditionals in 3 steps. After each step, you will (1) self-check with a rubric and (2) use an AI grader to get feedback.

Pattern 1: Past situation → Present result

If + past perfect → would / could / might + base verb

🩺 If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor now.

Pattern 2: Present situation → Past result

If + past simple → would / could / might have + past participle

📅 If I were more organized, I would have planned that trip better.

Suggested time: 30 minutes total

Step 1 · Brainstorming · Task 1 of 5

Choose a main life theme

Choose one main area of your life (studies, work, relationships, travel). Write 2–3 ideas about how different choices in that area might have changed your life.

Step 1 · Brainstorming · Task 2 of 5

Past decisions (Pattern 1)

Write at least 3 sentences using Pattern 1 about past decisions and how they affect your life today.

Step 1 · Brainstorming · Task 3 of 5

Present traits (Pattern 2)

Write at least 3 sentences using Pattern 2 about your current personality traits and how they would have changed past events.

Step 1 · Brainstorming · Task 4 of 5

Choose your two strongest ideas

Choose one Pattern 1 idea and one Pattern 2 idea that you like most. Rewrite them clearly here. These will be the focus of your drafts.

Step 1 · Brainstorming · Task 5 of 5

Self-check rubric + AI grader (Step 1)

First, complete the rubric. Then click AI Grade Step 1 for feedback based on your writing + rubric.

Step 1 Brainstorming Rubric

I wrote ideas for at least two angles (details, examples, consequences).

I used Pattern 1 correctly in my past → present ideas.

I used Pattern 2 correctly in my present → past ideas.

I chose one strong idea for Pattern 1 and one for Pattern 2.

My ideas are clear and easy to understand.

AI Feedback – Step 1

Step 2 · First Draft · Task 1 of 5

Write your introduction

Write an introduction (2–3 sentences) that presents your topic and explains that you will explore how different choices/traits could have changed your life.

Step 2 · First Draft · Task 2 of 5

Body paragraph – Pattern 1

Write a body paragraph (3–4 sentences) focused on your Pattern 1 idea. Explain the past decision and the present result.

Step 2 · First Draft · Task 3 of 5

Body paragraph – Pattern 2

Write a second body paragraph (3–4 sentences) focused on your Pattern 2 idea. Explain the present trait and how it would have changed a past event.

Step 2 · First Draft · Task 4 of 5

Write your conclusion

Write a conclusion (2–3 sentences) that summarizes your main ideas and reflects on what you learned.

Step 2 · First Draft · Task 5 of 5

Self-check rubric + AI grader (Step 2)

Complete the rubric, then click AI Grade Step 2. The AI checks structure, connectors, and conditional accuracy.

Step 2 First Draft Rubric

My introduction clearly presents the topic.

I used Pattern 1 correctly in the first body paragraph.

I used Pattern 2 correctly in the second body paragraph.

I used linking words to connect ideas (e.g., however, therefore).

My conclusion clearly closes the reflection.

AI Feedback – Step 2

Step 3 · Final Draft · Task 1 of 5

Rewrite your introduction

Below you can see your original introduction. Rewrite it to make it clearer and more engaging.

(Your first draft introduction will appear here.)

Step 3 · Final Draft · Task 2 of 5

Improve the Pattern 1 paragraph

Rewrite it with better verb forms, punctuation and clarity.

(Your first Pattern 1 paragraph will appear here.)

Step 3 · Final Draft · Task 3 of 5

Improve the Pattern 2 paragraph

Rewrite it, checking would have + past participle and adding connectors.

(Your first Pattern 2 paragraph will appear here.)

Step 3 · Final Draft · Task 4 of 5

Rewrite your conclusion

Rewrite it so it feels stronger and more reflective.

(Your first conclusion will appear here.)

Step 3 · Final Draft · Task 5 of 5

Final essay + Self-check rubric + AI grader (Step 3)

Put everything together. Your improved paragraphs will be assembled the first time you open this step. Then self-check with the rubric and use the AI grader for feedback.

Step 3 Final Draft Rubric

My introduction, body, and conclusion form a clear whole.

All mixed conditional structures are grammatically correct.

I used appropriate linking words and cohesive devices.

My vocabulary is varied and appropriate for a B2 level.

I checked spelling, punctuation, and clarity.

AI Feedback – Step 3

Performance Summary

This summary combines your self-check rubrics and completion. You can also re-run AI grading anytime on each rubric page.

Step 1 – Brainstorming

Rubric score: 0%

Focus: idea variety + Pattern 1 & Pattern 2.

Step 2 – First Draft

Rubric score: 0%

Focus: structure, cohesion, conditional accuracy.

Step 3 – Final Draft

Rubric score: 0%

Focus: final quality + clarity.

Writing Completion

Steps completed: 0 / 15

Try to write in every box for full practice.