Rewriting First Conditional Quiz

1. Rewrite this sentence starting with the main clause (result): 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

The correct form requires moving the main clause ('We will stay inside') to the beginning. When the main clause comes first, the comma separating the two clauses must be removed.

Explanation

The correct form requires moving the main clause ('We will stay inside') to the beginning. When the main clause comes first, the comma separating the two clauses must be removed.

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2. Which is the correct way to rewrite: ‘I will feel sick if I eat too much candy.’

If I eat too much candy I will feel sick.

If I eat too much candy, I will feel sick.

If I will eat too much candy, I feel sick.

I feel sick if I eat too much candy.

When starting with the 'if-clause,' a comma is required to separate it from the main clause. Verb tenses (simple present/future) must remain correct.

Explanation

When starting with the 'if-clause,' a comma is required to separate it from the main clause. Verb tenses (simple present/future) must remain correct.

3. When you move the result clause to the beginning, you should always keep the comma in the middle of the sentence.

True

False

This is false. A comma is only used when the sentence begins with the dependent clause (the 'if-clause'). If the independent clause (result) is first, the comma is dropped.

Explanation

This is false. A comma is only used when the sentence begins with the dependent clause (the 'if-clause'). If the independent clause (result) is first, the comma is dropped.

4. Which sentence is the correct rearrangement of: ‘If you ask politely, she will help you.’

She will help you if you ask politely.

She will help you, if you ask politely.

If you ask politely she will help you.

She helps you if you ask politely.

Starting with the main clause ('She will help you') removes the need for a comma. The verb tenses (will help/ask) are correctly maintained.

Explanation

Starting with the main clause ('She will help you') removes the need for a comma. The verb tenses (will help/ask) are correctly maintained.

5. Which sentences are grammatically correct ways to express the condition: If they leave late? (Select all that apply)

They will miss the plane if they leave late.

If they leave late, they will miss the plane.

They miss the plane if they will leave late.

If they leave late they will miss the plane.

A places the main clause first, correctly omitting the comma. B places the 'if-clause' first, correctly including the comma.

Explanation

A places the main clause first, correctly omitting the comma. B places the 'if-clause' first, correctly including the comma.

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6. Rewrite this sentence starting with the result clause: ‘If she finds the keys, she will call me immediately.’

The correct form removes the comma and uses the result clause first. The verb tenses (will call/finds) must remain exactly the same.

Explanation

The correct form removes the comma and uses the result clause first. The verb tenses (will call/finds) must remain exactly the same.

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7. What mistake is in this rewritten sentence: ‘We will get wet, if the rain begins.’ (Original: If the rain begins, we will get wet.)

The 'if-clause' uses the wrong tense.

The 'will' is missing from the result clause.

The comma is used incorrectly.

The word 'begins' is incorrect.

When the main clause ('We will get wet') is first, no comma should be used before the 'if-clause.' The comma is used incorrectly here.

Explanation

When the main clause ('We will get wet') is first, no comma should be used before the 'if-clause.' The comma is used incorrectly here.

8. The verb tense in the condition clause must change from simple present to future tense when the clause is moved to the end of the sentence.

True

False

This is false. The tense of the verbs is fixed by the type of clause; the condition clause always uses the simple present tense regardless of its position in the sentence.

Explanation

This is false. The tense of the verbs is fixed by the type of clause; the condition clause always uses the simple present tense regardless of its position in the sentence.

9. Choose the correct rearrangement of the sentence: ‘If you don't wear a helmet, you will get hurt.’

You will get hurt, if you don't wear a helmet.

You will get hurt if you don't wear a helmet.

If you don't wear a helmet you will get hurt.

You will get hurt you don't wear a helmet if.

Starting with the main clause ('You will get hurt') means the comma must be removed before the 'if-clause.'

Explanation

Starting with the main clause ('You will get hurt') means the comma must be removed before the 'if-clause.'

10. Which sentences have the same meaning as: ‘If I practice daily, I will win the tournament.’ (Select all that apply)

I will win the tournament if I practice daily.

I win the tournament if I practice daily.

If I practice daily I will win the tournament.

I will win the tournament, if I practice daily.

Only A is the correct rearrangement, moving the main clause first and correctly omitting the comma. C and D have punctuation errors, and B has a tense error.

Explanation

Only A is the correct rearrangement, moving the main clause first and correctly omitting the comma. C and D have punctuation errors, and B has a tense error.

11. Rewrite this sentence starting with the condition clause: ‘They will finish the project if they stay focused.’

The correct rearrangement requires placing the 'if-clause' first and adding a comma before the main clause begins.

Explanation

The correct rearrangement requires placing the 'if-clause' first and adding a comma before the main clause begins.

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12. Which option shows the correct punctuation for this rearrangement: ‘We will go camping if the weather is nice.’

If the weather is nice We will go camping.

If the weather is nice, we will go camping.

We will go camping, if the weather is nice.

If the weather is nice; we will go camping.

Starting with the 'if-clause' requires a comma before the main clause. The verb tenses are already correct.

Explanation

Starting with the 'if-clause' requires a comma before the main clause. The verb tenses are already correct.

13. The sentence ‘We will start if the bell rings’ means the same as ‘If the bell rings, we will start.’

True

False

This is true. Conditional sentences are flexible; switching the clause order does not change the meaning, as long as the tenses and punctuation are correct.

Explanation

This is true. Conditional sentences are flexible; switching the clause order does not change the meaning, as long as the tenses and punctuation are correct.

14. What should you remove when rewriting: ‘If the light is green, we will drive through the intersection.’ to start with the main clause?

The word 'if'

The word 'the'

The comma

The word 'will'

When you start with the main clause ('we will drive through the intersection'), the comma that follows the 'if-clause' must be removed.

Explanation

When you start with the main clause ('we will drive through the intersection'), the comma that follows the 'if-clause' must be removed.

15. Which sentences show the correct structure when the result clause comes first? (Select all that apply)

We will call the police if the noise continues.

The food will burn if you leave it too long.

I will be happy, if my team wins the game.

If the show starts late, we will leave.

A and B correctly place the main clause first and eliminate the comma. C incorrectly uses a comma. D places the 'if-clause' first.

Explanation

A and B correctly place the main clause first and eliminate the comma. C incorrectly uses a comma. D places the 'if-clause' first.

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16. Rewrite this sentence starting with the result clause: ‘If he finishes his homework, his father will let him play.’

The main clause ('His father will let him play') is moved to the beginning, and the comma is removed before the 'if-clause.'

Explanation

The main clause ('His father will let him play') is moved to the beginning, and the comma is removed before the 'if-clause.'

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17. When the condition clause begins the sentence, what punctuation mark must be used to separate the clauses?

A semicolon (;)

A comma (,)

A period (.)

A colon (:)

When a dependent clause (like the 'if-clause') begins a sentence, it must be followed by a comma before the independent clause begins.

Explanation

When a dependent clause (like the 'if-clause') begins a sentence, it must be followed by a comma before the independent clause begins.

18. The sentence ‘You will pass the test if you study hard’ is missing a comma and is therefore incorrect.

True

False

This is false. Since the independent clause ('You will pass the test') comes first, no comma is needed, making the sentence grammatically correct.

Explanation

This is false. Since the independent clause ('You will pass the test') comes first, no comma is needed, making the sentence grammatically correct.

19. Choose the correct rearrangement of: ‘You will get better if you drink this medicine.’

If you drink this medicine you will get better.

If you drink this medicine, you will get better.

If you will drink this medicine, you get better.

You will get better, if you drink this medicine.

Starting with the 'if-clause' requires the use of a comma, and the tenses (simple present/future) must be preserved.

Explanation

Starting with the 'if-clause' requires the use of a comma, and the tenses (simple present/future) must be preserved.

20. Rewrite this sentence starting with the condition clause: ‘They will cancel the trip if it snows tomorrow.’

The 'if-clause' is placed first, and a comma is added before the main clause ('they will cancel the trip'). The simple present ('snows') and future ('will cancel') tenses remain in their correct clauses.

Explanation

The 'if-clause' is placed first, and a comma is added before the main clause ('they will cancel the trip'). The simple present ('snows') and future ('will cancel') tenses remain in their correct clauses.

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Sentence Flow: Rewriting or Rearranging First Conditional Sentences Quiz