Conditionals, Wishes And Regrets

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1. If only we'd listened to Mark!

Explanation

The given correct answer states that not listening to Mark has resulted in a problem. This implies that Mark had some valuable advice or warning that was ignored, leading to the current problem. It suggests that if the person had listened to Mark, they could have avoided the problem they are facing now.

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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... see morein English. see less

2. I wish I hadn't bought those shoes.

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

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

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.

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?

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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.

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.

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9. If I ____ time, I ____ visited him.

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.

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

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

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

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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...

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?

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.

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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.

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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.

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. Match the following
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20. If she  _____  English better, she'd be able to get a really good job.

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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21. Match the following statements with the proper comment:
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22. Select as many answers as possible: You can borrow my car …………………… you don't damage it.

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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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23. Select the INCORRECT sentences

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

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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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25. (drive)    I   _____ all that way to the castle if I'd known it was closed.

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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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If only we'd listened to Mark!
I wish I hadn't bought those shoes.
If we had worked quickly, we _________________ finished before lunch
When you sneeze, please cover your nose
I wish I didn't have to go to work on Saturday.
What would you do if there _____ an earthquake?
Is it correct? She'd go out more if she would have more free time.
Which sentence has the same meaning? ...
If I ____ time, I ____ visited him.
Paul ………………... go to the...
Don't call the police _____ it's strictly necessary.
Which word/s CANNOT go in the space? ...
If the weather ____ better, we could've gone to the beach.
I might have bought the table if...
Which sentence/s are NOT true of the second conditional?
The exam was too difficult. I wouldn't have passed...
(be able to)   If we had more staff, we _____ take on...
We _____ keep the streets clean if we want the neighbourhood to...
Match the following
If she  _____  English better, she'd be able to get a...
Match the following statements with the proper comment:
Select as many answers as possible: ...
Select the INCORRECT sentences
Choose the correct or the correct response/s.  ...
(drive)    I   _____ all that way to the castle if...
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