Conditionals in Modern Foreign Language: Learn and Practice

Question 1

Which conditional sentence form is used for general truths or scientific facts that are always true?

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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 2

In the zero conditional sentence 'If you press this button, the light comes on.', which part of the sentence expresses the condition or circumstance?

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If you press this button

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the light comes on

Question 3

In the first conditional sentence 'If I study hard, I will pass the exam.', which part of the sentence expresses the probable outcome or result?

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I will pass the exam

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If I study hard

Question 4

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

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Describes likely or probable future events

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Uses the past simple tense in the hypothesis

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Expresses hypothetical situations

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Uses 'would' in the result

Question 5

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

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had studied

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studied

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would study

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will study

Question 6

I ______ to the party if I had known it would be so boring.

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wouldn't have gone

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won't go

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wouldn't go

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didn't go

Question 7

Which of the following is not a purpose of using the first conditional?

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Expressing regrets

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Describing possible future events

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Offering advice

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Making predictions

Question 8

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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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 would be you, I would go to the doctor.

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

Question 9

The sentence "If I had known you were coming, I would have cooked dinner" expresses which of the following?

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A regret

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A possibility

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A prediction

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An advice

Question 10

In which scenario would a third conditional sentence be appropriately used?

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Describing a hypothetical past event.

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Expressing a potential future event.

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Hypothesizing about an unreal present situation.

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Providing advice or making a suggestion.

Question 11

Identify the grammatically correct 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 would be you, I would go to the doctor.

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

Question 12

Demonstrate the correct negation for a first conditional sentence:

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If it doesn't rain, I won't get wet.

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If it doesn't rain, I will not get wet.

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If it won't rain, I don't get wet.

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If it won't rain, I won't get wet.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences is the correct form of the zero conditional?

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If it rains, I will get wet.

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If it rains, I would get wet.

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If it rains, I should get wet.

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If it rains, I might get wet.

Question 14

Translate the following sentence into English: Si llueve, me mojo.

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If it rains, I get wet.

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If it rains, I will get wet.

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When it rains, I get wet.

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If it is raining, I get wet.

Question 15

Complete the following sentence: If only I ____ the lottery!

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had won

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would win

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won

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will win

Question 16

Which conditional sentence is expressed with a present perfect tense in the subordinate clause?

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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 17

Complete the second conditional sentence: If I ______ (have) more time, I would study harder.

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had

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would have

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will have

Question 18

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

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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 19

In the sentence 'If you study hard, you _____ (pass) the exam', which conditional type is being used?

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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 20

Complete the zero conditional sentence: If water ______ (boil), it turns into steam.

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boils

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boiled

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would boil

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will boil

Question 21

Which of the following sentences is an example of a second 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 it rains, the ground gets wet.

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

Question 22

In the sentence 'If I were you, I _____ (not go) out in this weather', which conditional type is being used?

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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 23

Complete the third conditional sentence: If I ______ (not lose) my keys, I would have been on time for the meeting.

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hadn't lost

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don't lose

Question 24

Which of the following sentences does NOT express a possible or probable event?

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

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If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

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If it rains, the grass will get wet.

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If you don't eat healthy, you will get sick.

Question 25

In the sentence 'If she _____ (be) here, she would help us', which conditional type is being used?

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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 26

Which conditional sentence type expresses regret or a hypothetical situation that didn't happen in the past, using past perfect tense in both clauses?

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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

Which of the following is the correct structure of a zero conditional sentence?

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If [present simple tense], [present simple tense].

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If [past simple tense], [past simple tense].

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If [present perfect tense], [present perfect tense].

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If [future simple tense], [future simple tense].

Question 28

Which of the following sentences demonstrates a first conditional usage?

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If I find a job, I will be happy.

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If I found a job, I would be happy.

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If I had found a job, I would have been happy.

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Unless I find a job, I will be unhappy.

Question 29

Which of the following sentences expresses a regret or hypothetical past event?

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

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If I study harder, I'll pass the test.

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If I studied harder, I could pass the test.

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Unless I study harder, I'll fail the test.

Question 30

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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If I were rich, I would travel the world.

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If I was rich, I would travel the world.

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If I am rich, I would travel the world.

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If I will be rich, I would travel the world.

Question 31

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the third conditional to express a hypothetical past situation?

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

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If I study more, I will pass the test.

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If I had studied more, I passed the test.

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If I study more, I would pass the test.

Question 32

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conditional sentence to express a real or likely future event?

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If I am late, I will call you.

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If I will be late, I will call you.

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If I had been late, I would have called you.

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If I were late, I would call you.

Question 33

Identify the conditional sentence type that expresses a timeless truth or scientific fact?

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Zero Conditional

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First Conditional

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Third Conditional

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Second Conditional

Question 34

Which sentence is an example of the second conditional?

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If I were rich, I would travel the world.

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If I had known, I would have gone to the party.

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When it rains, the ground gets wet.

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If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

Question 35

Which conditional sentence expresses regret about a past action or decision?

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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 36

What is the correct form of the zero conditional in the sentence: When it ______, the plants grow.

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rains

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rain

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rained

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will rain

Question 37

Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?

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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 study harder, I will pass the exam.

Question 38

What is the key difference between the first and second conditionals?

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The first conditional describes possible or probable events, while the second conditional describes hypothetical or unlikely events.

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The first conditional uses the past simple tense, while the second conditional uses the present simple tense.

Question 39

Complete the third conditional sentence: If I ______ my passport, I wouldn't have been able to travel.

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had lost

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would lose

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lost

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lose

Question 40

Identify the sentence that exemplifies the zero conditional.

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If you heat ice, it melts.

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If I were you, I would take the bus.

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

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If I had more time, I would finish my homework.

Question 41

Which sentence exemplifies the third conditional?

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

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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 the bus.

Question 42

Select the correct sentence structure for the zero conditional.

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If you heat ice, it melts.

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If you heated ice, it will melt.

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If I heat ice, it melts.

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If I heated ice, it would melt.

Question 43

Select the correct sentence structure for the third conditional.

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

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

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

Question 44

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

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If it rains, the ground gets wet.

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

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If you are hungry, please eat something.

Question 45

Identify the **first conditional** sentence from the following options:

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If I complete my homework, I can watch a movie.

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If it's cloudy, it may rain later.

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If I had woken up on time, I would have caught the bus.

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If only I had known the lottery numbers, I would have won millions.

Question 46

Select the sentence that best represents a **third conditional** scenario:

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

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If I win the lottery next week, I'm buying a new car.

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If it rains tomorrow, the picnic will be canceled.

Question 47

Which sentence demonstrates the **correct verb form** for a conditional sentence?

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If I were you, I would take a break.

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If I would be you, I would reconsider.

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If I was you, I'd go to the doctor.

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If I had been you, I would've left earlier.

Question 48

Identify the sentence that presents a **hypothetical situation** using a conditional sentence:

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If I could fly, I would soar above the clouds.

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If I study diligently, I will ace my exams.

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If you need any help, just ask.

Question 49

Select the sentence that expresses an **impossible situation** using a conditional sentence:

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If pigs could fly, I would have a pet pig.

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If I had studied harder, I would have gotten a better grade.

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If you eat your vegetables, you will be healthier.

Question 50

Which sentence is an example of a **mixed conditional** sentence?

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If I had studied harder, I would have passed the test and gotten into my dream university.

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If you had arrived on time, we wouldn't have missed the train.

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

Question 51

Which of the following is **NOT** a use of conditional sentences?

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Expressing a definite past event

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Expressing a hypothetical situation

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Expressing an impossible situation

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Expressing a probable situation