Master Conditional Sentences: Enhance Your English Proficiency

Question 1

In the first conditional, what does the 'if' clause express?

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A real or likely condition

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An unreal condition

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An impossible condition

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A probable condition

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct form of the second conditional for the sentence: 'If I (be) rich, I (buy) a mansion.'?

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were, would buy

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was, would buy

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was, will buy

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were, will buy

Question 3

The sentence 'If you had studied harder, you would have passed the test' expresses what type of conditional?

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A regret about a past event

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A hypothetical situation in the present

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A prediction about the future

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An impossible condition

Question 4

In the zero conditional, what tense is the 'if' clause always in?

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Present simple

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Can be in any tense

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Future tense

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Past tense

Question 5

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

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If she had come earlier, she would have met me.

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

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Unless you study, you will fail.

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If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.

Question 6

The sentence 'I would be happier if I had more money' conveys what sentiment?

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A desire for a hypothetical situation

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A regret about a past event

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A prediction about the future

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An impossible condition

Question 7

Select the grammatically correct first conditional sentence:

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If I study hard, I will pass the test.

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If I studied hard, I would pass the test.

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If I had studied hard, I would have passed the test.

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Unless I study hard, I will fail the test.

Question 8

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

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First conditional

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Second conditional

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Third conditional

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Mixed conditional

Question 9

What is the function of 'unless' in a conditional sentence?

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To express a condition that is unlikely to be met.

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To express a condition that is certain to be met.

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To introduce a result that is unlikely to occur.

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To introduce a result that is certain to occur.

Question 10

What type of conditional sentence is used in this sentence: If you eat a healthy diet, you will feel better?

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First conditional

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Second conditional

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Third conditional

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Mixed conditional

Question 11

Which sentence demonstrates the use of a conditional sentence to express regret?

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

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

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If I were you, I would take a vacation.

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Unless you study hard, you will fail the test.

Question 12

What is the purpose of using the word 'might' in a conditional sentence?

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To indicate a low level of certainty

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To indicate a high level of certainty

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To express a condition that is likely to occur

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To express a condition that is unlikely to occur

Question 13

Complete the first conditional sentence: "If I study hard, ..."?

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I will pass the test.

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I pass the test.

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I would pass the test.

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I had passed the test.

Question 14

Identify the correct form of the third conditional sentence: "If I had studied harder, ..."?

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I would have passed the test.

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I pass the test.

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I will pass the test.

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I passed the test.

Question 15

Which conjunction is used to connect the dependent and independent clauses in a conditional sentence?

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If

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And

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But

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Because

Question 16

In the sentence "If it rains, ...", what is the implied subject of the dependent clause?

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It

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Rains

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Weather

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Nobody

Question 17

Which of the following sentences is NOT a conditional sentence?

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The weather is nice today.

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If I eat too much, I get sick.

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I went to the store because I needed milk.

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I would have called you if I had known.

Question 18

Explain the key difference between a zero conditional and a first conditional.

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Zero conditionals express general truths, while first conditionals express possible events.

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First conditionals express general truths, while zero conditionals express possible events.

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Zero conditionals express hypothetical situations, while first conditionals express real situations.

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First conditionals express hypothetical situations, while zero conditionals express real situations.

Question 19

Describe a real-life situation where a conditional sentence can be used effectively.

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Giving advice

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Predicting the weather

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Stating facts

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Expressing opinions

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct way to express a probable future event in English using conditional sentences?

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If it rains, I will stay home.

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If it rains, I would stay home.

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If it rained, I will stay home.

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If it rained, I would stay home.

Question 21

Which of the following sentences is an example of a second conditional sentence?

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I would travel more if I had more time.

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I would have gone to the party if I had known about it.

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

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If it rains, the ground will be wet.

Question 22

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

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I would have passed the test if I had studied harder.

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

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It would be great if I could speak Spanish.

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If it rains, the ground will be wet.

Question 23

What is the correct way to form the mixed conditional in English?

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If I had known, I would have come.

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If I had known, I would come.

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If I knew, I would have come.

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If I knew, I would come.

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of using conditional sentences?

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To express hypothetical situations and their consequences.

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To describe past events.

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To make predictions about the future.

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To give advice.

Question 25

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

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Fourth conditional

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Zero conditional

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First conditional

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Second conditional

Question 26

In the sentence 'If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake', which conditional is used?

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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 27

What is the correct sequence of tenses in the following sentence: 'If I had known you were coming, I __________(bake) a cake.'

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would have baked

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had baked

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will bake

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would bake

Question 28

What is the correct response to the question: 'What would you do if you won a million dollars?'?

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I would travel the world.

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I will buy a new car.

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I had saved it.

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I wish I could win it.

Question 29

Which of the following situations would use the second conditional?

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A hypothetical situation that is unlikely to happen

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A future event that is likely to happen

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A past event that did not happen

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A general truth

Question 30

Complete the Type 2 conditional sentence: If I _____, I would be on time.

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had woken up earlier

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wake up earlier

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woke up earlier

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will wake up earlier

Question 31

What is the main purpose of conditional sentences?

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To express possible or hypothetical scenarios

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To make polite requests

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To give advice or suggestions

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To describe completed actions in the past

Question 32

Complete the Type 1 conditional sentence: If you _____, you will improve your grades.

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study more

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studied more

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have studied more

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will study more

Question 33

Which of the following is a probable result of the conditional sentence: 'If you don't prepare, you will struggle in the test'?

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Failing the test

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Doing well on the test

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Passing the test with ease

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Getting extra time on the test

Question 34

Which sentence is grammatically correct and represents a Type 2 conditional sentence?

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

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If I would study more, I pass the exam.

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Unless you hurry, you will be late.

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If you will hurry, you will not be late.

Question 35

Which type of conditional sentence expresses a real or factual condition and its result?

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Zero conditional

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First conditional

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Second conditional

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Third conditional

Question 36

Which sentence is an example of a second conditional sentence?

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If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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If you heat ice, it melts.

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If I see you tomorrow, I'll tell you the news.

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If I win the lottery, I'll buy a new car.

Question 37

What is the main purpose of using a third conditional sentence?

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To express regret or hypothetical situations in the past.

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To describe possible or probable conditions in the present.

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To make predictions about the future.

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To express habits or routine actions.

Question 38

Which conjunction is used to introduce the 'if' clause in a zero conditional sentence?

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If

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Unless

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Although

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Because

Question 39

In a conditional sentence, which clause presents the hypothetical condition?

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If clause

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Independent clause

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Dependent clause

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Result clause

Question 40

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

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If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.

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If I were you, I would save money.

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

Question 41

The sentence 'If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home' is an example of which type of conditional sentence?

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First conditional

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Zero conditional

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Third conditional

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Second conditional

Question 42

Which type of conditional sentence describes a hypothetical situation in the past that did not happen?

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Third conditional

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Mixed conditional

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Second conditional

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First conditional

Question 43

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written MCQ stem?

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It clearly states the question and avoids ambiguity.

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It includes the answer choices.

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It is written in a complex sentence structure.

Question 44

The sentence 'If you need help, ask me' is an example of which type of conditional sentence?

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First conditional

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Third conditional

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Second conditional

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Zero conditional

Question 45

Which sentence correctly exemplifies the first conditional?

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If you study consistently, you will improve your grades.

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Unless it rains, we will go for a walk.

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If I win the lottery, I will donate a portion to charity.

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

Question 46

Identify the type of conditional sentence used in the following statement: 'If you had arrived on time, we could have started the meeting earlier.'

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Third Conditional

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First Conditional

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Second Conditional

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Mixed Conditional

Question 47

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'If I __________, I would go to the party.'

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were invited

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am invited

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will be invited

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had been invited

Question 48

Which sentence uses the zero conditional correctly?

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If you mix red and blue paint, it makes purple.

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If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay home.

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If I win the lottery, I'll buy a new car.

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

Question 49

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'If I could have known about the party, I would have come.'

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'could have known' should be 'had known'

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The sentence is correct.

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'would have come' should be 'came'

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'I' should be 'me'

Question 50

Which of the following sentences expresses a hypothetical situation that is likely to happen?

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If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

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If I won a million dollars, I would quit my job.

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If I had known you were sick, I would have visited you.

Question 51

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: 'If I __________, I would have been happier.'

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had made different choices

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made different choices

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will make different choices

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make different choices

Question 52

Which sentence uses the unless clause correctly?

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Unless you finish your homework, you cannot go out.

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If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake.

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Unless it stops raining, we will go for a walk.

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If you don't hurry, you'll miss the bus.

Question 53

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'If it rains, the picnic will be canceled.'

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If it rains

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it

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the picnic

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will be canceled