This exercise tests your understanding of tenses and conditional forms.
1If I had a penny, I ............... some peanuts.
Wrong!
Use "could buy" for an unreal present result after "If I had."
2If I ............... her address, I could have written to her.
Wrong!
Use "had known" in the if-clause of a third conditional sentence.
3He ............... if he had been more careful.
Wrong!
Use "might not have fallen" for an unreal past result with "if he had been."
4I ............... you if I had enough money.
Wrong!
Use "would help" for an unreal present result after "if I had enough money."
5If I were in your position, I ............... such a disgraceful act.
Wrong!
Use "would not commit" for an unreal present result after "If I were."
6What would you do if you ............... the first prize in a prize draw?
Wrong!
Use "got" in the if-clause after "What would you do."
7There might have been a great flood if the rains ...............
Wrong!
Use "had not stopped" in the if-clause of a third conditional sentence.
8Had the driver been alert, the accident ...............
Wrong!
Use "could have been averted" for an unreal past result after "Had the driver been alert."
9I would not accept the offer if I ............... you.
Wrong!
Use "were" in the fixed advice pattern "if I were you."
10If you were a little more careful, you ...............
Wrong!
Use "would not be cheated" for an unreal present result after "If you were."
Answers
- If I had a penny, I could buy some peanuts.
- If I had known her address, I could have written to her.
- He might not have fallen if he had been more careful.
- I would help you if I had enough money.
- If I were in your position, I would not commit such a disgraceful act.
- What would you do if you got the first prize in a prize draw?
- There might have been a great flood if the rains had not stopped.
- Had the driver been alert, the accident could have been averted.
- I would not accept the offer if I were you.
- If you were a little more careful, you would not be cheated.
