Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.
1. If I inherited a lot of money, I …………………………… work at all.
Correct!
Wrong!
In type 2 conditional, use a simple past in the if-clause and would + bare infinitive in the main clause.
2. If you had asked more politely, she ………………………………. to come with you.
Correct!
Wrong!
In type 3 conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.
3. If I have time, I ……………………………… something special.
Correct!
Wrong!
In type 1 conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + bare infinitive in the main clause.
4. The teacher ……………………………. us that it was our last chance.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use tell before a personal object.
5. I will send the report as soon as I ………………………………… it.
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Wrong!
When both clauses refer to the future, use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.
6. You can stay with us as long as you …………………………….
Correct!
Wrong!
When both clauses refer to the future, use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.
7. I injured my ankle while I ………………………………. football yesterday.
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Wrong!
Use the continuous tense for the longer background action.
8. Her parents ………………………………. when she called off her wedding at the last minute.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. I will give 100 dollars to anyone who …………………………… my lost cat.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. I will eat more apples than you …………………………….
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Wrong!
11. I don’t know how we …………………………… get out of this mess.
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Wrong!
12. It doesn’t matter how you ……………………………. your time.
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Wrong!
Answers
- If I inherited a lot of money, I would not work at all.
- If you had asked more politely, she would have agreed to come with you.
- If I have time, I will cook something special.
- The teacher told us that it was our last chance.
- I will send the report as soon as I receive it.
- You can stay with us as long as you want.
- I injured my ankle while I was playing football yesterday.
- Her parents were shocked when she called off her wedding at the last minute.
- I will give 100 dollars to anyone who finds my lost cat.
- I will eat more apples than you do / will.
- I don’t know how we can get out of this mess.
- It doesn’t matter how you spend your time.
