English Grammar: Conditional Sentences

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What is the main difference between If conditional type 0 and If conditional type 1?

The use of would/wouldn't in the main clause

The use of past simple tense

The use of will/won't in the main clause (correct)

The use of present perfect tense

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'If I ____________________ (BE) you I would go home immediately'?

been

be

am

were (correct)

What is the purpose of using conditional sentences in English?

To talk about hypothetical or uncertain situations (correct)

To talk about general truths

To talk about past events

To talk about future events

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'If you had married Peter you ______________________ (HAVE) a very unhappy life'?

would have Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence 'The politicians will have reached a decision by tomorrow' imply about the decision?

It will be made at some point in the future before tomorrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between If conditional type 2 and If conditional type 3?

The use of past simple and past perfect tense Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'If Khaled had eaten chicken 65, he ______________________ (NOT BE) hungry'?

wouldn't be Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence 'Somebody stole my car from the car park' imply about the speaker?

They are a victim of theft Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the sentence 'They ought to pay the workers more'?

Critical Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the sentence 'The audience is not listening to the speaker'?

The audience is not paying attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition expressed in the sentence 'They might invite us to the party, but I'm not sure'?

Something is uncertain, but possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sentence 'Candidates must return their applications by the end of next week'?

To give instructions to candidates Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an embankment?

A man-made elevated area of land used to prevent flooding or to raise a roadway Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct usage of the word 'loiter' in a sentence?

The students were asked not to loiter in front of the school. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct passive voice form of the sentence 'The lawyer is preparing some important documents for the trial'?

Some important documents for the trial are being prepared by the lawyer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of the word 'discernible'?

Recognizable or noticeable Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct usage of the word 'syllabary' in a sentence?

The language consisted of a complex syllabary that scholars worked tirelessly to decipher. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct passive voice form of the sentence 'They are building a new amusement park in this neighbourhood'?

A new amusement park is being built in this neighbourhood by them. Signup and view all the answers