Conditionals in English: Learn and Practice with Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Imagine you didn't study enough for an exam. What would you say if you had studied more? Choose the sentence that uses the third conditional:

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If I had studied more, I would have passed the exam.

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If I had studied more, I would pass the exam.

Question 2

Which conditional type describes a possible or probable action in the present or future?

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First Conditional

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Zero Conditional

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Second Conditional

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Third Conditional

Question 3

In the sentence 'If I ___ (be) rich, I would travel the world.', what is the correct verb form?

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were

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be

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am

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was

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical time expression used in Second Conditionals?

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If I today

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If I had

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If I were

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If I have

Question 5

What is the purpose of utilizing a Zero Conditional?

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To describe general truths or scientific facts

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To express possible or probable actions in the present or future

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To describe hypothetical situations in the present or past

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To express regrets about past actions

Question 6

What is the key difference between First and Second Conditionals?

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First Conditional describes real conditions, while Second Conditional describes hypothetical conditions.

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First Conditional describes possible actions, while Second Conditional describes impossible actions.

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First Conditional uses present tense in the if-clause, while Second Conditional uses past tense.

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First Conditional uses future tense in the result-clause, while Second Conditional uses conditional tense.

Question 7

In which situation is a Third Conditional most appropriate?

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To express regret about past actions

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To make predictions about the future

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To describe hypothetical situations in the present

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To give advice or instructions

Question 8

For the if-clause 'If I had studied harder...', what is the correct result-clause?

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I would have passed the test.

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I would pass the test.

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I will have passed the test.

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I pass the test.

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct form of the first conditional used to express a likely event?

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If it rains, I will stay home.

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If it rained, I would stay home.

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If it will rain, I will stay home.

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If it had rained, I would have stayed home.

Question 10

Complete the mixed conditional sentence: "If I had known you were coming, ..."

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I would have invited you for dinner.

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I will invite you for dinner.

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I invited you for dinner.

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I had invited you for dinner.

Question 11

Grammatically correct conditional sentence:

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If I were you, I would go to the doctor.

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If I was you, I would go to the doctor.

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If I were you, I will go to the doctor.

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If I was you, I will go to the doctor.

Question 12

Purpose of the "unless" construction in conditionals::

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Expresses a negative condition.

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Expresses a positive condition.

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Expresses a conditional wish.

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Expresses a conditional regret.

Question 13

Difference between condition and consequence in a conditional sentence:

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The consequence is the result of the condition.

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The condition is the result of the consequence.

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The condition and consequence are the same.

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The condition is always in the present tense, while the consequence is always in the future tense.

Question 14

What is the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: "If I ______ (go) to the party, I would have a lot of fun."

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had gone

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go

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went

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would go

Question 15

Translate the following sentence into German: "If you study hard, you will pass the test."

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Wenn du fleißig lernst, wirst du die Prüfung bestehen.

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Wenn du fleißig lernen würdest, würdest du die Prüfung bestehen.

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Wenn du fleißig gelernt hättest, hättest du die Prüfung bestanden.

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Wenn du fleißig lernen solltest, würdest du die Prüfung bestehen.

Question 16

How does 'unless' uniquely function in conditional sentences?

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Unless reverses the meaning of the sentence, indicating an exception or alternative.

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Unless adds an extra condition to the sentence.

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Unless expresses a negative outcome in the sentence.

Question 17

Complete the second conditional sentence: If I ______ a million dollars, I would travel around the world.

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had

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have

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would have

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will have

Question 18

Identify the correct verb form in the zero conditional sentence: If it ______, the ground gets wet.

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rains

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will rain

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would rain

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rained

Question 19

Complete the first conditional sentence: If you study hard, you ______ the exam.

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will pass

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would pass

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pass

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passed

Question 20

Identify the correct tense combination in the second conditional sentence: If I ______ a car, I would drive to school.

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had, would drive

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have, will drive

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will have, drive

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would have, drove

Question 21

Complete the third conditional sentence: If I ______ to school yesterday, I wouldn't have missed the test.

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had gone

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went

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would have gone

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will go

Question 22

Which type of conditional sentence describes a real or possible situation in the present or future and its probable result?

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First conditional

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Zero conditional

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Second conditional

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Third conditional

Question 23

Which of the following is an accurate example of a third conditional sentence?

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If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

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If I win the lottery, I will travel around the world.

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If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.

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If I knew the answer, I would tell you.

Question 24

In which type of conditional sentence does the condition express an impossible or improbable situation in the past?

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Third conditional

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Zero conditional

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First conditional

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Second conditional

Question 25

Complete the sentence: If I ____ you, I would be very angry.

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were

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am

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would be

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will be

Question 26

Which option corrects the grammatical error in the conditional sentence: 'If I would have studied harder, I would have passed the exam.'?

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'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.'

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'If I would have passed the exam, I would study harder.'

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'If I studied harder, I would have passed the exam.'

Question 27

Which of the following is the correct form of the first conditional for this sentence: 'If I win the lottery, what will I buy?'

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If I win the lottery, I will buy a new car.

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I will win the lottery, so I will buy a new car.

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If I would win the lottery, I would buy a new car.

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If I will win the lottery, I will buy a new car.

Question 28

Complete the following sentence with the suitable form of the modal verb 'might': 'If I _____ more time, I would go for a run.'

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might have

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have

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had

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would have

Question 29

What is a characteristic of the third conditional?

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It uses the past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.

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It expresses a real situation in the present.

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It expresses a hypothetical situation in the past.

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It uses the simple past tense in both the if-clause and the main clause.

Question 30

Translate this sentence into German: 'If you need help, just ask me.'

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Wenn du Hilfe brauchst, frag mich einfach.

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Wenn du Hilfe brauchst, frage mich.

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Wenn du Hilfe brauchst, werde ich dich fragen.

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Wenn du Hilfe brauchst, werde ich dich gefragt haben.

Question 31

Which of the following sentences is an example of the zero conditional?

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If it rains, the ground gets wet.

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If I were you, I would not go out in the rain.

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If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

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If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a new car.

Question 32

Complete the sentence with the suitable form of the verb 'be': 'If I _______ rich, I would travel around the world.'

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were

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am

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will be

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would be

Question 33

Translate the German sentence 'Wenn ich Deutsch sprechen würde, könnte ich in Deutschland studieren.' into English.

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If I spoke German, I could study in Germany.

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If I speak German, I can study in Germany.

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If I would speak German, I could study in Germany.

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If I had spoken German, I could have studied in Germany.

Question 34

If I won the lottery, I ____ a new car.

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would buy

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will have bought

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buy

Question 35

If you ____ harder, you would have passed the exam.

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had studied

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studied

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will study

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would study

Question 36

If I had known you were coming, I ____ dinner.

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would have cooked

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cooked

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will cook

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would cook

Question 37

If you don't study, you ____ the exam.

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will fail

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fail

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will have failed

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would fail

Question 38

I wish I ____ more time.

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had

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will have

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have

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would have

Question 39

Which type of conditional is used to express a possible action in the future based on a condition in the present?

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First Conditional

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Third Conditional

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Second Conditional

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Mixed Conditional

Question 40

Complete the First Conditional sentence: If I ______ the lottery, I would travel around the world.

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win

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won

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had won

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would win

Question 41

Which conditional type refers to unreal or impossible actions or events in the past?

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Third Conditional

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First Conditional

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Second Conditional

Question 42

Complete the Third Conditional sentence: If I ______ the exam, I would have gone to university.

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had passed

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would have passed

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pass

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will have passed

Question 43

Which conditional type combines elements of First and Third Conditional sentences?

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Mixed Conditional

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Second Conditional

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First Conditional

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Third Conditional

Question 44

Which conditional type is used to express a general truth or scientific fact?

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Zero Conditional

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Second Conditional

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Third Conditional

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First Conditional

Question 45

If you don't study diligently, what will most likely happen?

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You will fail the test

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You will pass the test

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You will have to study more

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You will get a good grade

Question 46

What would I have done if I had known it was going to rain?

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I would have brought an umbrella

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I will bring an umbrella

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I am bringing an umbrella

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I brought an umbrella

Question 47

If you had left for the train station earlier, what would have happened?

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You would have caught the train

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You would leave

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You are leaving

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You will leave

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of conditional sentence?

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Conditional Type 4

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Conditional Type 3

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Conditional Type 1

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Conditional Type 2

Question 49

If you understand the instructions thoroughly, what will you be able to do?

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Build the model correctly

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Will follow

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Have followed

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Followed

Question 50

Which type of conditional sentence expresses a possible situation in the present or future?

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First conditional

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Zero conditional

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Second conditional

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Third conditional

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of a third conditional sentence?

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If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

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If I win the lottery, I will buy a new car.

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If you leave now, you will miss the train.

Question 52

What is the correct form of the verb in the following mixed conditional sentence: If you __________ me, I would have told you the truth.

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had asked

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will ask

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ask

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a zero conditional sentence?

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If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.

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If I had known you were coming, I would have made dinner.

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If you don't hurry, you will miss the train.

Question 54

What is the correct form of the verb in the following third conditional sentence: If I __________ the instructions carefully, I would not have made so many mistakes.

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had followed

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will follow

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would follow

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follow

Question 55

Which conditional sentence type is used to express regret for something that happened in the past?

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Third conditional

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Second conditional

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First conditional

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Zero conditional

Question 56

Complete the mixed conditional sentence: If I __________ time, I would have helped you with your homework.

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had had

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would have

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have

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will have

Question 57

If you **study** harder, you would get better grades.

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study

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studied

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will study

Question 58

If I **were** you, I wouldn't have said that.

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were

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would be

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had been

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was

Question 59

If you **finish** your homework, you can watch TV.

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finish

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will finish

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finished

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would finish

Question 60

Which conditional type is used to express a possible or probable event in the present or future?

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First conditional

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Third conditional

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Mixed conditional

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Second conditional

Question 61

If you **asked** me, I would have helped you.

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asked

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will ask

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ask

Question 62

If I **were** a millionaire, I would donate a lot of money to charity.

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were

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was

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would be

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will be

Question 63

If you **tidy** your room, I will let you go out.

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tidy

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tidied

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will tidy

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would tidy

Question 64

If you (study) hard, what will happen?

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You will pass the exam.

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The exam will be easy.

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The teacher will be happy.

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You will fail the exam.