Choose the correct answer.
1If you had called the police in time, none of this would have happened.
Wrong!
The correct description is "An unreal past situation and result" because the sentence imagines a different past action and result.
2If I were you, I would get that car repaired.
Wrong!
The correct description is "Advice" because "If I were you" is commonly used to give a suggestion.
3If I were you, I would consult a specialist.
Wrong!
The correct description is "Present advice" because the speaker is suggesting what to do now.
4If I become president, I will abolish taxes.
Wrong!
The correct description is "A real future possibility" because the speaker presents becoming president as possible.
5It would be nice if you helped me a bit with the housework.
Wrong!
The correct description is "A polite request" because the speaker is asking for help indirectly.
6If you do not give me the keys, I will kill you.
Wrong!
The correct description is "A threat" because the speaker warns of a violent result.
7If I married you, we would both be happy.
Wrong!
The correct description is "An imaginary situation" because the sentence talks about a possible but unreal marriage.
8If I see Ann, I will give her your love.
Wrong!
The correct description is "A possible future situation" because the speaker may or may not see Ann.
9If you heat ice, it melts.
Wrong!
The correct description is "A general fact" because the sentence states what always happens when ice is heated.
Answers
- If you had called the police in time, none of this would have happened. — An unreal past situation and result
- If I were you, I would get that car repaired. — Advice
- If I were you, I would consult a specialist. — Present advice
- If I become president, I will abolish taxes. — A real future possibility
- It would be nice if you helped me a bit with the housework. — A polite request
- If you do not give me the keys, I will kill you. — A threat
- If I married you, we would both be happy. — An imaginary situation
- If I see Ann, I will give her your love. — A possible future situation
- If you heat ice, it melts. — A general fact
