Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of basic grammar rules. Each question is followed by three suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1. There is little ……………… good evidence for flying saucers.
2. If it ………………. for the dogs, we wouldn’t have anything to talk about.
Please select 2 correct answers
Both 'wasn't' and 'weren't' are possible here.
3. Had I realized what he meant, I ……………….. him.
In third conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.
4. I am not angry. ………………… I feel a little disappointed.
5. ………………. we not cancelled our tickets, we would all have died in the crash.
6. How would we feel if this ………………. to our family?
7. If you ……………… in doubt, ask for help.
8. You can borrow my bike …………………. you bring it back.
Answers
1. There is little if any good evidence for flying saucers.
2. If it wasn’t / weren’t for the dogs, we wouldn’t have anything to talk about.
3. Had I realized what he meant, I would have slapped him.
4. I am not angry. If anything I feel a little disappointed.
5. Had we not cancelled our tickets, we would all have died in the crash.
6. How would we feel if this happened to our family?
7. If you are in doubt, ask for help.
8. You can borrow my bike providing / provided you bring it back.
