Conditionals, Wishes And Regrets

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    If only we'd listened to Mark!

    • You didn't listen to Mark and now you have a problem.
    • You listened to Mark and now you have a problem.
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This quiz tests understanding of English grammar, focusing on conditionals, wishes, and regrets. It assesses the ability to apply grammatical rules to construct meaningful sentences, enhancing communication skills in English.

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  • 2. 

    I wish I hadn't bought those shoes.

    • This refers to the present.

    • This refers to the past.

    •  This refers to the future.

    Correct Answer
    A. This refers to the past.
    Explanation
    The phrase "I wish I hadn't bought those shoes" indicates regret about a past action, specifically buying the shoes. The use of the past perfect tense "hadn't bought" suggests that the speaker is reflecting on a decision made in the past and expressing a desire to change it. Therefore, the correct answer is "This refers to the past."

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  • 3. 

    If we had worked quickly, we _________________ finished before lunch

    • Would have

    • Will have

    • Should have 

    • Will to have

    Correct Answer
    A. Would have
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "would have." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is expressing a hypothetical situation. "Would have" is the correct form of the verb to indicate a hypothetical action that did not actually happen.

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  • 4. 

    When you sneeze, please cover your nose

    • Zero conditional

    • First conditional

    • Second conditional

    • Third conditional

    Correct Answer
    A. Zero conditional
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Zero conditional because it describes a general truth or fact that happens every time a specific condition is met. In this case, the condition is "when you sneeze" and the result is "please cover your nose." This suggests that covering your nose is a natural and expected response to sneezing.

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  • 5. 

    I wish I didn't have to go to work on Saturday.

    • You have to go to work on Saturday.

    • You don't have to go to work on Saturday.

    Correct Answer
    A. You have to go to work on Saturday.
    Explanation
    The given answer states that "You have to go to work on Saturday." This means that regardless of the person's wish, they are still required to go to work on Saturday. The statement implies that there is an obligation or commitment that cannot be avoided.

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  • 6. 

    What would you do if there ________ an earthquake?

    Correct Answer
    were, was
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "were" because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, indicating a hypothetical situation. In this case, the sentence is referring to the hypothetical event of an earthquake occurring.

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  • 7. 

    Is it correct? She’d go out more if she would have more free time.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is incorrect. The correct form of the sentence should be "She'd go out more if she had more free time." The use of "would have" in the original sentence is grammatically incorrect. The correct form uses "had" to express a hypothetical condition in the present. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 8. 

    Which sentence has the same meaning? I lost Jennifer’s number so I couldn’t call her.

    • If I had lost Jennifer’s number, I could’ve called her.

    • If I hadn’t lost Jennifer’s number, I could’ve called her. 

    •  If I hadn’t lost Jennifer’s number, I couldn’t have called her.  

    Correct Answer
    A. If I hadn’t lost Jennifer’s number, I could’ve called her. 
  • 9. 

    If I ____ time, I ____ visited him.

    • Had have, would have

    • Would have/ had

    • Had had/ would have

    • Would have had/ would have

    Correct Answer
    A. Had had/ would have
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "had had/ would have". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The first part "had had" is the past perfect tense, indicating that the speaker had already possessed or experienced something in the past. The second part "would have" is the conditional perfect tense, indicating the hypothetical action that would have occurred if the first condition had been met.

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  • 10. 

    Paul ………………... go to the party if he didn’t have to work.

    • Might

    • Will

    • Should

    • Would

    Correct Answer
    A. Would
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the word "would" is used to express a hypothetical situation or a conditional statement. It suggests that Paul is considering going to the party only if he doesn't have to work. The word "would" indicates a possibility or likelihood of an action happening in the future, based on a certain condition being met.

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  • 11. 

    Which word/s CANNOT go in the space? We ____ have won the game if we’d played a little better.

    • Would

    • Can

    • Might

    Correct Answer
    A. Can
    Explanation
    The word "can" cannot go in the space because it does not fit grammatically in the sentence. The sentence is discussing a hypothetical situation in the past, so the correct word to use would be "could" instead of "can".

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  • 12. 

    Don't call the police ________ it's strictly necessary.

    Correct Answer
    unless
    Explanation
    The word "unless" is used to introduce a condition that must be met in order for the action in the main clause to occur. In this sentence, the condition is not specified, but it implies that if the situation is not strictly necessary, then the action of calling the police should not be done.

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  • 13. 

    If the weather ____ better, we could’ve gone to the beach.

    • Hadn't been

    • Would have been

    • Had been

    Correct Answer
    A. Had been
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "had been" because it indicates a past unreal condition. The sentence suggests that the weather was not good enough to go to the beach in the past. The use of "had been" in the conditional clause implies that the weather was not favorable in the past, preventing the speaker from going to the beach.

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  • 14. 

    I might have bought the table if...

    • It had been a bit smaller

    • It would be a bit smaller

    • It may have been a bit smaller

    Correct Answer
    A. It had been a bit smaller
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "it had been a bit smaller" because the sentence is referring to a hypothetical situation in the past. The phrase "had been" is the correct past perfect tense to indicate that the table was not smaller in reality, but if it had been smaller, the speaker might have bought it. The other options ("it would be" and "it may have been") are not in the correct tense to convey the hypothetical situation in the past.

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  • 15. 

    Which sentence/s are NOT true of the second conditional?

    • It describes what will happen in the future.

    • It describes an imaginary situation.

    • You can use it for daydreaming and wishing.

    Correct Answer
    A. It describes what will happen in the future.
    Explanation
    The second conditional does not describe what will happen in the future, but rather describes hypothetical or imaginary situations that are unlikely or impossible to happen in reality. It is used to talk about unreal or unlikely events and their possible outcomes.

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  • 16. 

    The exam was too difficult. I wouldn't have passed _______________________ I had studied harder.

    • Unless

    • As long as

    • Even if

    • Provided that

    Correct Answer
    A. Even if
    Explanation
    The phrase "even if" is the correct answer because it suggests that passing the exam is still possible, despite it being too difficult. It implies that the speaker's lack of success is not solely dependent on the difficulty of the exam, but also on their own effort.

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  • 17. 

    (be able to)   If we had more staff, we ________ take on more projects.

    Correct Answer
    would be able to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "would be able to". This is because the phrase "would be able to" is used to express the ability or possibility of doing something in the future. In this context, it suggests that if there were more staff available, the company would have the capability to take on more projects.

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  • 18. 

    We ________ keep the streets clean if we want the neighbourhood to look nice.

    Correct Answer
    have to, must, should
    Explanation
    To maintain a pleasant appearance in the neighborhood, it is necessary to keep the streets clean. The words "have to," "must," and "should" all convey a sense of obligation or necessity, indicating that it is important and required to take responsibility for keeping the streets clean.

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  • 19. 
    If she  ________  English better, she’d be able to get a really good job. - ProProfs

    If she  ________  English better, she’d be able to get a really good job.

    Correct Answer
    spoke
    Explanation
    If she spoke English better, she would be able to get a really good job. This suggests that the person's ability to speak English is currently not at a level that would enable them to secure a high-paying job. However, if their English skills improved, they would have more opportunities for employment.

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  • 20. 

    Select as many answers as possible: You can borrow my car …………………… you don’t damage it.

    • Provided that 

    • Unless

    • As long as

    • Even if

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Provided that 
    A. As long as
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "provided that" and "as long as". Both of these phrases indicate a condition that must be met in order to borrow the car. "Provided that" suggests that borrowing the car is allowed only if the condition of not damaging it is fulfilled. Similarly, "as long as" implies that borrowing the car is permitted as long as the car is not damaged.

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  • 21. 

    Select the INCORRECT sentences

    • I wish I have a lot of money

    • If only he had come home sooner!

    • Becky wishes she had lived during the nineteenth century

    • If only they will agree to stop fighting!

    • If only she would stop singing

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. I wish I have a lot of money
    A. If only they will agree to stop fighting!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I wish I have a lot of money" and "If only they will agree to stop fighting!" are incorrect sentences because they do not follow the correct grammar structure for expressing wishes and hypothetical situations. The correct forms should be "I wish I had a lot of money" and "If only they would agree to stop fighting!" in order to use the correct verb tense and structure.

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  • 22. 

    Choose the correct or the correct response/s.  Those children are really noisy...

    • I wish they were quieter

    • I wish they would be quiet

    • If only they had been quiet

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. I wish they were quieter
    A. I wish they would be quiet
    Explanation
    Both "I wish they were quieter" and "I wish they would be quiet" are correct responses because they express a desire for the children to be less noisy. "I wish they were quieter" is in the past tense, suggesting a general wish for the children to be less noisy in the present. "I wish they would be quiet" is in the conditional tense, indicating a specific wish for the children to start being quiet in the present. "If only they had been quiet" is not a correct response as it is in the past perfect tense, suggesting a wish for the children to have been quiet in the past, rather than in the present.

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  • 23. 
    (drive)    I   ________ all that way to the castle if I’d known it was closed. - ProProfs

    (drive)    I   ________ all that way to the castle if I’d known it was closed.

    Correct Answer(s)
    wouldn't have driven, would not have driven
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "wouldn't have driven, would not have driven." This is because the sentence is in the past conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation that did not happen. The use of "wouldn't have driven" and "would not have driven" expresses regret or a missed opportunity, suggesting that if the speaker had known the castle was closed, they would not have made the effort to drive all the way there.

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