Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.
1If I inherited a lot of money, I …………………………… work at all.
Wrong!
In type 2 conditional, use a simple past in the if-clause and would + bare infinitive in the main clause.
2If you had asked more politely, she ………………………………. to come with you.
Wrong!
In type 3 conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.
3If I have time, I ……………………………… something special.
Wrong!
In type 1 conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + bare infinitive in the main clause.
4The teacher ……………………………. us that it was our last chance.
Wrong!
Use tell before a personal object.
5I will send the report as soon as I ………………………………… it.
Wrong!
When both clauses refer to the future, use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.
6You can stay with us as long as you …………………………….
Wrong!
When both clauses refer to the future, use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.
7I injured my ankle while I ………………………………. football yesterday.
Wrong!
Use the continuous tense for the longer background action.
8Her parents ………………………………. when she called off her wedding at the last minute.
Wrong!
9I will give 100 dollars to anyone who …………………………… my lost cat.
Wrong!
10I will eat more apples than you …………………………….
Wrong!
11I don’t know how we …………………………… get out of this mess.
Wrong!
12It doesn’t matter how you ……………………………. your time.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
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.
