First And Second Conditional Test Quiz!
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Have you ever heard of the first and second conditional in grammar? The first and second conditional in English describe a present or future situation. The difference between the two variations depends on whether someone perceives the situation as possible or unlikely. It is typically an impossible situation that would never occur. Would you be able to pass a quiz on the same topic? Take the quiz and see for yourself. Remember to secure your certificate when you have finished the quiz.
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If I _______ (be) in your shoes, I would change my car.
- A.
Was
- B.
Were
- C.
Am
Correct Answer
B. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition. In this case, the speaker is imagining themselves in a different situation (being in the other person's shoes). The verb "be" in the past subjunctive form "were" is used to match the hypothetical nature of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If Pamela_______(have) a job, she would be so happy.
- A.
Had
- B.
Has
- C.
Haves
Correct Answer
A. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had". This is because the sentence is in the conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The use of "had" in the if-clause suggests that Pamela does not currently have a job, and the result clause states that she would be happy if she did have a job.Rate this question:
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- 3.
If he_______(speak) more clearly, I would be able to understand him.
- A.
Speak
- B.
Spoke
- C.
Speaks
Correct Answer
B. SpokeExplanation
The correct answer is "spoke" because it is the past tense form of the verb "speak." In the given sentence, it indicates that if he had spoken more clearly in the past, the speaker would have been able to understand him better.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What would you______(do) if there was a fire at your house?
- A.
Do
- B.
Did
- C.
Does
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
If there was a fire at your house, the appropriate action to take would be to "do" something. This implies that you would take some sort of action or engage in a specific behavior in response to the fire. The other options, "did" and "does," do not convey the same sense of immediate action or response.Rate this question:
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- 5.
If drivers________ (obey) the traffic rules, there would be fewer accidents.
- A.
Obeys
- B.
Obeyed
- C.
Obey
Correct Answer
B. ObeyedExplanation
The correct answer is "obeyed" because it is the past tense form of the verb "obey". In the given sentence, the use of the past tense suggests a hypothetical or unreal situation. It implies that if drivers had followed or adhered to the traffic rules in the past, there would have been fewer accidents.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If people ______ (stop)using cars completely, there____(be) much less pollution.
- A.
Stopped/were
- B.
Stopped/would be
- C.
Stop/would be
Correct Answer
B. Stopped/would beExplanation
If people stopped using cars completely, there would be much less pollution. This is because cars are a major source of air pollution, emitting harmful gases and particles into the atmosphere. By eliminating the use of cars, the amount of pollution generated would significantly decrease, resulting in cleaner air and a healthier environment.Rate this question:
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- 7.
If I ________ (speak) English fluently, I ________(not/need) to take lessons.
- A.
Speak/wouldn't need
- B.
Spoke/don't need
- C.
Spoke/wouldn't need
Correct Answer
C. Spoke/wouldn't needExplanation
If the person spoke English fluently, they would not need to take lessons.Rate this question:
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- 8.
If you ________ (can) choose any company, which company _________ you like to work for?
- A.
Could/would
- B.
Can/would
- C.
Could/do
Correct Answer
A. Could/wouldExplanation
The question is asking about a hypothetical situation where the person has the opportunity to choose any company to work for. In this scenario, the correct answer is "could/would" because it expresses the possibility (could) and the preference (would) of the person in choosing a company to work for.Rate this question:
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- 9.
If I ___________ time tonight, I _______ finish the novel.
- A.
Have/would
- B.
Have/will
- C.
Had/will
Correct Answer
B. Have/willExplanation
The correct answer is "have/will". This is because the sentence is talking about a future action (finishing the novel) that is dependent on a present condition (having time tonight). Therefore, the present perfect "have" is used to indicate that the condition of having time is currently true, and the future tense "will" is used to express the action of finishing the novel.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If he ______ me "lazy" again, I ________ help him when he is in trouble.
- A.
Call/won't
- B.
Calls/won't
- C.
Called/will
Correct Answer
B. Calls/won'tExplanation
If he calls me "lazy" again, I won't help him when he is in trouble. This sentence is in the present tense, so the verb "calls" is the correct form to use. The second part of the sentence is in the future tense, indicating a future action of not helping him. The modal verb "won't" is the correct form to indicate this future action.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
If you won't try harder, you will fail.
- B.
You are late if you won't leave now.
- C.
If the sun shines I will go swimming.
Correct Answer
C. If the sun shines I will go swimming.Explanation
This sentence is the correct choice because it follows the correct structure for a conditional sentence. It uses the present simple tense ("the sun shines") in the if-clause and the future simple tense ("I will go swimming") in the main clause. This structure is used to express a possible future outcome based on a certain condition being met.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Put the words into the correct order. "If, her mother, exams, happy, be, Jane, passes, will, her,
- A.
If her mother be happy Jane will passes her exams.
- B.
If Jane will be happy her mother passes her exams.
- C.
If Jane passes her exams, her mother will be happy.
Correct Answer
C. If Jane passes her exams, her mother will be happy.Explanation
The correct answer is "If Jane passes her exams, her mother will be happy." This is the correct order of the words to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. It follows the pattern of conditional sentences, where the "if" clause (Jane passes her exams) is followed by the result clause (her mother will be happy).Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is wrong with this sentence? "My uncle will buy a car if he have enough money."
- A.
"will buy" must be "buy"
- B.
"have" must be "has"
- C.
Option 4"will buy" must be "buys"
Correct Answer
B. "have" must be "has"Explanation
The sentence is in the future tense, so the verb "have" should be changed to "has" to agree with the subject "he".Rate this question:
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- 14.
You _______ be tired if you________ to bed soon.
- A.
Would/gon't
- B.
Will/don't go
- C.
Wouldn't/go
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Will/don't goExplanation
If you choose the answer "will/don't go", it implies that if you go to bed soon, you will not be tired. This answer suggests a cause and effect relationship, stating that going to bed soon will prevent tiredness.Rate this question:
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- 15.
If you _______ more than you did last year you ____ more money.
- A.
Work/will earn
- B.
Won't/have
- C.
Don't work/earn
Correct Answer
A. Work/will earnExplanation
If you work more than you did last year, it implies that you are putting in more effort or hours into your job. As a result, you will earn more money because your increased work will likely lead to a higher income or salary.Rate this question:
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