Fill in the blanks.
1. The ice will melt when the sun ………………………. on it.
Correct!
Wrong!
When the main verb is in the future tense, a simple present is used in the when-clause to refer to future.
2. My children live abroad. I ………………………… to meet them.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. He confessed that he …………………………. the money.
Correct!
Wrong!
The simple past is also possible here but the past perfect is considered more appropriate.
4. If you break the law of the land, you ………………………..
Correct!
Wrong!
In type 1 conditional, use a simple present in the if-clause and simple future in the main clause.
5. It is difficult to imagine how the early man ………………………. without fire.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. This house ……………………………. with rats.
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Wrong!
7. The thief ……………………………. refuge in a cave.
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Wrong!
8. Millions of Jews ………………………… in the Nazi holocaust.
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Wrong!
9. The impertinent boy …………………………. to his room.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Drug dealers sometimes ……………………………. drug addicts.
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Wrong!
11. It is imperative that we ………………………. the police.
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Wrong!
12. Physical beauty …………………………. with age.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use the simple present to talk about facts.
Answers
- The ice will melt when the sun shines on it.
- My children live abroad. I am dying to meet them.
- He confessed that he had taken the money.
- If you break the law of the land, you will be imprisoned.
- It is difficult to imagine how the early man lived without fire.
- This house is infested with rats.
- The thief took refuge in a cave.
- Millions of Jews perished in the Nazi holocaust.
- The impertinent boy was sent to his room.
- Drug dealers sometimes impersonate drug addicts.
- It is imperative that we call the police.
- Physical beauty fades with age.
