Conditionals in English Grammar: Master Conditional Sentences

Question 1

Which conditional type is used to express a possible event 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 2

Complete the sentence: 'If you ______ the instructions carefully, you won't make any mistakes.'

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follow

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will follow

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would follow

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followed

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the second conditional?

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Can be used to express regrets about the past.

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Expresses an unlikely or impossible situation in the present

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Uses 'would' in both the if-clause and main clause

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Is often used to give advice or make suggestions

Question 4

In the sentence 'If I were you, I would apologize', the main clause is:

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I would apologize

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If I were you

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I

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apologize

Question 5

In the sentence 'If I had not been late, I would have caught the train', the if-clause is:

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If I had not been late

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I would have caught the train

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I

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caught

Question 6

Complete the sentence: 'If I ______ rich, I would travel the world.'

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were

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was

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am

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had been

Question 7

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the second conditional to express an unlikely or hypothetical situation in the present.

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If I had more time now, I would travel the world.

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If I have more time now, I will travel the world.

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If I had had more time now, I would have traveled the world.

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If I will have more time now, I would have traveled the world.

Question 8

Which conditional sentence correctly expresses regret about a past event?

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

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If I studied harder, I will pass the test.

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If I had studied harder, I would pass the test.

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If I will study harder, I would have passed the test.

Question 9

Identify the correct use of the mixed conditional to express a probable or certain result in the future based on a hypothetical condition in the past.

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If I had been more careful, I wouldn't have broken the vase.

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If I will be more careful, I wouldn't have broken the vase.

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If I were more careful, I wouldn't have broken the vase.

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If I am more careful, I won't have broken the vase.

Question 10

Which conditional type is used to express a strong warning or threat?

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First conditional

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Second conditional

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Third conditional

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Zero conditional

Question 11

Identify the sentence that correctly employs the conditional to express a probable result in a specific situation.

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If you practice regularly, you will improve your skills.

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If you practice regularly, you would improve your skills.

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If you had practiced regularly, you would have improved your skills.

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If you practiced regularly, you will have improved your skills.

Question 12

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the conditional to express a hypothetical situation in the past.

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If I had won the lottery, I would have traveled the world.

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

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If I had won the lottery, I will travel the world.

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If I will win the lottery, I would have traveled the world.

Question 13

In formal writing, the first conditional is primarily used to express what?

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A possible future event based on a present or future condition.

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An unlikely future event.

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A general fact or repeated action.

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A regret or hypothetical situation in the past.

Question 14

Which type of conditional describes a probable event in the 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 15

In the First Conditional, if I (study) hard, what will I do?

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Will pass

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Will have passed

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Pass

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Would pass

Question 16

Complete the Third Conditional sentence: If I (not lose) my keys, I (be able) to get into my house.

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Had not lost / would have been able to

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Did not lose / would be able to

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Had lost / would have been able to

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Did not lose / will be able to

Question 17

Which is NOT a feature of conditional sentences?

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Always portray true situations

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Express connections between events

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Use specific verb tenses

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Can make predictions

Question 18

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: If I (have) more time, I (finish) the project earlier.

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Had / would finish

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Have / will finish

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Would have / finished

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Will have / will finish

Question 19

Which conditional type expresses regret about past situations?

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Third Conditional

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First Conditional

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Second Conditional

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Zero Conditional

Question 20

Which conditional is used to express a possible or probable event that could happen 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 21

In the sentence 'If you win the lottery, what will you buy first?', which part of the sentence is the 'if clause'?

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If you win the lottery

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what will you buy first?

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win the lottery

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buy first

Question 22

In the sentence 'If I had the time, I would travel around the world', what is the difference between 'had' and 'would travel'?

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'Had' is past perfect tense, 'would travel' is conditional simple tense.

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'Had' is past simple tense, 'would travel' is future simple tense.

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'Had' is past continuous tense, 'would travel' is conditional continuous tense.

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'Had' is conditional tense, 'would travel' is future perfect tense.

Question 23

In the sentence 'If you pay your rent on time, you will avoid late fees', what is the reward for paying the rent on time?

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Avoiding late fees

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Getting a discount

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Winning a prize

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Earning loyalty points

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a use of conditionals?

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To describe real events

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To express hypothetical situations

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To give advice

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To make predictions

Question 25

In a conditional sentence, which type expresses a possible or real event 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 26

Which word can be used to introduce the condition in a first conditional sentence?

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If

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Unless

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When

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Although

Question 27

Which of the following sentences exemplifies a mixed conditional?

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

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

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

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If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

Question 28

Complete the zero conditional sentence: When you mix sugar in water, it ____ (dissolve).

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dissolves

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dissolved

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will dissolve

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would dissolve

Question 29

Which modal verb expresses necessity or obligation in conditional sentences?

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Must

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Can

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Should

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May

Question 30

Which conditional sentence type expresses a hypothetical or unlikely situation in the present or future?

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Second conditional

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Zero conditional

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First conditional

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Third conditional

Question 31

Which conditional type expresses a potential future event?

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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 32

In the sentence 'If I study diligently, I will excel in the exam.', which clause is dependent?

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If I study diligently

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I will excel in the exam

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diligently

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excel

Question 33

Which conditional type presents a hypothetical situation that differs from the present?

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Second conditional

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Zero conditional

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First conditional

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Third conditional

Question 34

Consider this sentence: 'Unless you hasten, you will miss the bus.' What tense is used in the dependent clause?

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Present simple

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Present perfect

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Past simple

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Past perfect

Question 35

Which modal verb expresses recommendation in conditional sentences?

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should

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can

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could

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must

Question 36

What is the primary function of conditionals in language?

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To express hypothetical situations

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To describe factual events

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To provide instructions

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To make requests

Question 37

Which sentence best demonstrates the third conditional?

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If I had studied harder, I would have done better on the test.

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If I won the lottery, I'd buy a luxurious automobile.

Question 38

Which conditional is used to describe a possible or probable event that could occur in the present or future?

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First conditional

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Second conditional

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Third conditional

Question 39

Which sentence uses the third conditional correctly?

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

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If I would have studied diligently, I would have passed the exam.

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If I studied diligently, I would pass the exam.

Question 40

Which example demonstrates the correct usage of a mixed conditional?

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If I had known about the party, I would have attended.

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If I knew about the party, I will attend.

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If I know about the party, I would go.

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If I had known about the party, I would have went.

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of using conditionals in language?

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To express connections between events or actions

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To learn new grammar rules

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To simplify sentence structure

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To expand vocabulary

Question 42

Which conditional is used to express a universal truth or scientific principle?

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Zero conditional

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Third conditional

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Second conditional

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First conditional

Question 43

In the sentence 'If you press this button, the alarm will sound', which tense is used in the if-clause?

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Present simple

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Future simple

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Past simple

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Present continuous

Question 44

Which sentence is grammatically sound?

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If it rains, we will stay indoors.

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If it will rain, we will stay indoors.

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If it rains, we stay indoors.

Question 45

In the sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the exam.', which type of conditional is used?

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First Conditional

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Second Conditional

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Third Conditional

Question 46

Which sentence correctly uses the Third Conditional?

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

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

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If I would have studied harder, I would pass the exam.

Question 47

In the Zero Conditional sentence: 'When it rains, the ground ______ wet.', which verb form is used?

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gets

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would get

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is getting

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will get

Question 48

Which sentence correctly uses the Mixed Conditional?

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

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If I will know you were coming, I would have cooked dinner.

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If I knew you were coming, I would have cooked dinner.

Question 49

Identify the function of the conditional sentence: 'If you don't pay your rent, you will be evicted.'

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Threat

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Promise

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Suggestion

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Advice

Question 50

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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

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If I will have a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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

Question 51

Which type of conditional is used to express a habitual action?

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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 52

Which sentence is an example of a conditional clause?

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If the weather is nice, we will go for a walk.

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We will go for a walk.

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The weather is nice.

Question 53

Which sentence correctly uses the conditional form to express an unlikely event?

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If I won the lottery, I would donate half to charity.

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If I will win the lottery, I would donate half to charity.

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If I would win the lottery, I would donate half to charity.