Sentence Completion Exercise --- 54
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This grammar exercise tests your understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence patterns.
1. When the storm subsided, we ....................................... the next village.
continued to
continued on
continued on to
2. I managed to do ................................ in the test despite not feeling ................................
well, good
well, well
good, good
3. Neither Jane nor ................................. have been to the opera.
I
me
her
4. Shailesh thinks that ................................... two can win the doubles match.
we
us
them
5. .................................... vividly, the lighting struck the tall building.
Flashing
Flashed
Having flashed
6. ........................................ by rain we took shelter under a tree.
Driving
Driven
Having driven
7. Sonal was given the best treatment. ................................... she died soon after.
Despite this
Even though
Though
By contrast
8.Will you ...................................... the good tennis balls from the worn ones?
separate
separate off
separate out
9. Do you like ....................................... of meat pie?
this sort
this sorts
these sort
these sorts
10. The garden ........................................... used to clip the hedge.
shear was
shears were
shears was
11. A strimmer is a machine ......................................... grass and weeds.
to cut
for cutting
to cutting
12. You .......................................... working hard.
definitely have been
have been definitely
have definitely been
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🟢Answers🟢
1. When the storm subsided, we continued to the next village.
2. I managed to do well in the test despite not feeling well.
3. Neither Jane nor I have been to the opera.
4. Shailesh thinks that we two can win the doubles match.
5. Flashing vividly, the lighting struck the tall building.
6. Driven by rain we took shelter under a tree.
7. Sonal was given the best treatment. Despite this she died soon after.
8.Will you separate the good tennis balls from the worn ones.
9. Do you like this sort of meat pie?
10. The garden shears were used to clip the hedge.
11. A strimmer is a machine for cutting grass and weeds.
12. You have definitely been working hard.
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This grammar exercise tests your understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence patterns.
1. When the storm subsided, we ....................................... the next village.
continued to
continued on
continued on to
2. I managed to do ................................ in the test despite not feeling ................................
well, good
well, well
good, good
3. Neither Jane nor ................................. have been to the opera.
I
me
her
4. Shailesh thinks that ................................... two can win the doubles match.
we
us
them
5. .................................... vividly, the lighting struck the tall building.
Flashing
Flashed
Having flashed
6. ........................................ by rain we took shelter under a tree.
Driving
Driven
Having driven
7. Sonal was given the best treatment. ................................... she died soon after.
Despite this
Even though
Though
By contrast
8.Will you ...................................... the good tennis balls from the worn ones?
separate
separate off
separate out
9. Do you like ....................................... of meat pie?
this sort
this sorts
these sort
these sorts
10. The garden ........................................... used to clip the hedge.
shear was
shears were
shears was
11. A strimmer is a machine ......................................... grass and weeds.
to cut
for cutting
to cutting
12. You .......................................... working hard.
definitely have been
have been definitely
have definitely been
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🟢Answers🟢
1. When the storm subsided, we continued to the next village.
2. I managed to do well in the test despite not feeling well.
3. Neither Jane nor I have been to the opera.
4. Shailesh thinks that we two can win the doubles match.
5. Flashing vividly, the lighting struck the tall building.
6. Driven by rain we took shelter under a tree.
7. Sonal was given the best treatment. Despite this she died soon after.
8.Will you separate the good tennis balls from the worn ones.
9. Do you like this sort of meat pie?
10. The garden shears were used to clip the hedge.
11. A strimmer is a machine for cutting grass and weeds.
12. You have definitely been working hard.
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Direct And Indirect Speech Exercise --- 55
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Test your understanding of indirect speech with this grammar exercise.
1. I asked how old you ..............................
are
were
Either could be used here
2. Sonal told me that she .............................. to my father.
has just spoken
had just spoken
Either could be used here
3. I asked him what ........................................
was the matter
the matter was
Either could be used here
4. Rita asked which ...............................................
her seat was
was her seat
Either could be used here
5. The ancient Greeks and Romans thought that the sun ........................................... around the earth.
goes
went
Either could be used here
6. I want to know if I ............................................ be needed tomorrow.
will
would
Either could be used here
7. Shailesh said that he ..................................... to go home and left.
wants
wanted
had wanted
8. I asked where ...................................... staying.
the minister was
was the minister
Either could be used here
9. I knew how .......................................
did she feel
she felt
Either could be used here
10. Anand suggested ....................................... quit.
me to
that I should
Either could be used here
11. The doctor said ........................................... smoking.
me to quit
that I must quit
quitting
12. Prakash said that he .................................. Bhavana at the club a few days before.
saw
has seen
had seen
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🟢Answers🟢
1. I asked how old you are / were.
2. Sonal told me that she had just spoken to my father.
3. I asked him what the matter was / was the matter.
4. Rita asked which her seat was / was her seat.
5. The ancient Greeks and Romans thought that the sun went around the earth.
6. I want to know if I will be needed tomorrow.
7. Shailesh said that he wanted to go home and left.
8. I asked where the minister was staying.
9. I knew how she felt.
10. Anand suggested that I should quit.
11. The doctor said that I must quit smoking.
12. Prakash said that he had seen Bhavana at the club a few days before.
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Test your understanding of indirect speech with this grammar exercise.
1. I asked how old you ..............................
are
were
Either could be used here
2. Sonal told me that she .............................. to my father.
has just spoken
had just spoken
Either could be used here
3. I asked him what ........................................
was the matter
the matter was
Either could be used here
4. Rita asked which ...............................................
her seat was
was her seat
Either could be used here
5. The ancient Greeks and Romans thought that the sun ........................................... around the earth.
goes
went
Either could be used here
6. I want to know if I ............................................ be needed tomorrow.
will
would
Either could be used here
7. Shailesh said that he ..................................... to go home and left.
wants
wanted
had wanted
8. I asked where ...................................... staying.
the minister was
was the minister
Either could be used here
9. I knew how .......................................
did she feel
she felt
Either could be used here
10. Anand suggested ....................................... quit.
me to
that I should
Either could be used here
11. The doctor said ........................................... smoking.
me to quit
that I must quit
quitting
12. Prakash said that he .................................. Bhavana at the club a few days before.
saw
has seen
had seen
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🟢Answers🟢
1. I asked how old you are / were.
2. Sonal told me that she had just spoken to my father.
3. I asked him what the matter was / was the matter.
4. Rita asked which her seat was / was her seat.
5. The ancient Greeks and Romans thought that the sun went around the earth.
6. I want to know if I will be needed tomorrow.
7. Shailesh said that he wanted to go home and left.
8. I asked where the minister was staying.
9. I knew how she felt.
10. Anand suggested that I should quit.
11. The doctor said that I must quit smoking.
12. Prakash said that he had seen Bhavana at the club a few days before.
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General Grammar Exercise --- 56
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Test your understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence patterns with this exercise.
1. The man .................................... I owed money demanded immediate payment.
who
whom
to whom
2. The four brothers are always ready to go to .................................. help.
each other's
one another's
other's
3. This is the woman ........................................... son was abducted.
who's
whose
of whose
of whom
4. The flight ...................................... at 3.30.
arrive
arrives
will arrive
5. When I was young, I .................................. cricket every day.
Please select 2 correct answers
was practising
practiced
would practice
6. .................................... it possible, I would visit London
Were
Was
Should
7. ....................................... it prove to be true, I shall resign from the committee.
Would
Could
Should
8. ......................................... many faults, he was a good man at heart.
despite
In spite of having
Owing to
9. Were you ...................................... to trust him?
enough foolish
foolish enough
so foolish
10. The faster you run, ............................................... yourself.
you exhaust sooner
sooner you exhaust
the sooner you exhaust
11. If you played games regularly, you ...................................... get so fat.
won't
wouldn't
wouldn't have
12. Prachi ...................................... cooking when the guests arrived.
has not finished
had not finished
was not finished
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🟢Answers🟢
1. The man to whom I owed money demanded immediate payment.
2. The four brothers are always ready to go to one another’s help.
3. This is the woman whose son was abducted.
4. The flight arrives at 3.30.
5. When I was young, I played / would play cricket every day.
6. Were it possible, I would visit London.
7. Should it prove to be true, I shall resign from the committee.
8. In spite of having many faults, he was a good man at heart.
9. Were you foolish enough to trust him?
10. The faster you run, the sooner you exhaust yourself.
11. If you played games regularly, you wouldn’t get so fat.
12. Prachi had not finished cooking when the guests arrived.
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Test your understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence patterns with this exercise.
1. The man .................................... I owed money demanded immediate payment.
who
whom
to whom
2. The four brothers are always ready to go to .................................. help.
each other's
one another's
other's
3. This is the woman ........................................... son was abducted.
who's
whose
of whose
of whom
4. The flight ...................................... at 3.30.
arrive
arrives
will arrive
5. When I was young, I .................................. cricket every day.
Please select 2 correct answers
was practising
practiced
would practice
6. .................................... it possible, I would visit London
Were
Was
Should
7. ....................................... it prove to be true, I shall resign from the committee.
Would
Could
Should
8. ......................................... many faults, he was a good man at heart.
despite
In spite of having
Owing to
9. Were you ...................................... to trust him?
enough foolish
foolish enough
so foolish
10. The faster you run, ............................................... yourself.
you exhaust sooner
sooner you exhaust
the sooner you exhaust
11. If you played games regularly, you ...................................... get so fat.
won't
wouldn't
wouldn't have
12. Prachi ...................................... cooking when the guests arrived.
has not finished
had not finished
was not finished
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🟢Answers🟢
1. The man to whom I owed money demanded immediate payment.
2. The four brothers are always ready to go to one another’s help.
3. This is the woman whose son was abducted.
4. The flight arrives at 3.30.
5. When I was young, I played / would play cricket every day.
6. Were it possible, I would visit London.
7. Should it prove to be true, I shall resign from the committee.
8. In spite of having many faults, he was a good man at heart.
9. Were you foolish enough to trust him?
10. The faster you run, the sooner you exhaust yourself.
11. If you played games regularly, you wouldn’t get so fat.
12. Prachi had not finished cooking when the guests arrived.
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Conjunctions Quiz --- 57
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Conjunctions are words like as, since, because, when, before, and, but, though and if. They are used to connect two or more words, phrases or clauses.
Test your understanding of conjunctions with this grammar exercise.
1. I was ill .......................... I didn't go to work.
so
because
as
2. You should get your license renewed at once ................... pay a fine.
or
nor
but
3. .......................... there is no demand for this type of book, I cannot place an order.
Since
As
Either could be used here
4. My grandfather has never flown in an airplane; .......................... does he want to fly in one.
neither
nor
Either could be used here
5. I am very tired ................................ I have been working all day.
so
because
therefore
6. She not only gave us a fine dinner ......................... drove us back home.
but
but also
also
7. Cold ............................. it was, we went out.
though
although
even though
8. I am not angry. ............................. anything I feel a little surprised.
If
Unless
Whether
9. The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site ....................... hosts two-thirds of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world.
and
that
Either could be used here
10. August 31st is a national holiday ............................ everybody dances in the streets.
when
where
that
11. Strange ............................ it may sound, I don't like watching cricket.
as
though
Either could be used here
12. We will get there ................................... you do.
sonner
as soon as
as soon than
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🟢Answers🟢
1. I was ill so I didn’t go to work.
2. You should get your license renewed at once or pay a fine.
3. As / Since there is no demand for this type of book, I cannot place an order.
4. My grandfather has never flown in an airplane; neither / nor does he want to fly in one.
5. I am very tired because I have been working all day.
6. She not only gave us a fine dinner but also drove us back home.
7. Cold though it was, we went out.
8. I am not angry. If anything I feel a little surprised.
9. The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site and / that hosts two-thirds of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world.
10. August 31st is a national holiday when everybody dances in the streets.
11. Strange as / though it may sound, I don’t like watching cricket.
12. We will get there as soon as you do.
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Conjunctions are words like as, since, because, when, before, and, but, though and if. They are used to connect two or more words, phrases or clauses.
Test your understanding of conjunctions with this grammar exercise.
1. I was ill .......................... I didn't go to work.
so
because
as
2. You should get your license renewed at once ................... pay a fine.
or
nor
but
3. .......................... there is no demand for this type of book, I cannot place an order.
Since
As
Either could be used here
4. My grandfather has never flown in an airplane; .......................... does he want to fly in one.
neither
nor
Either could be used here
5. I am very tired ................................ I have been working all day.
so
because
therefore
6. She not only gave us a fine dinner ......................... drove us back home.
but
but also
also
7. Cold ............................. it was, we went out.
though
although
even though
8. I am not angry. ............................. anything I feel a little surprised.
If
Unless
Whether
9. The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site ....................... hosts two-thirds of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world.
and
that
Either could be used here
10. August 31st is a national holiday ............................ everybody dances in the streets.
when
where
that
11. Strange ............................ it may sound, I don't like watching cricket.
as
though
Either could be used here
12. We will get there ................................... you do.
sonner
as soon as
as soon than
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🟢Answers🟢
1. I was ill so I didn’t go to work.
2. You should get your license renewed at once or pay a fine.
3. As / Since there is no demand for this type of book, I cannot place an order.
4. My grandfather has never flown in an airplane; neither / nor does he want to fly in one.
5. I am very tired because I have been working all day.
6. She not only gave us a fine dinner but also drove us back home.
7. Cold though it was, we went out.
8. I am not angry. If anything I feel a little surprised.
9. The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site and / that hosts two-thirds of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world.
10. August 31st is a national holiday when everybody dances in the streets.
11. Strange as / though it may sound, I don’t like watching cricket.
12. We will get there as soon as you do.
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Verbs Quiz --- 58
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Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs. Choose your answers from the given options.
1. I ............................... for a pen ............................ this composition.
look, write
am looking, to write
look, for writing
2. She ............................. up the stairs slowly because she didn't want ............................
was climbing, fall
climbed, to fall
was climbing, falling
3. The teacher .............................. the students ............................. the sum.
was asking, to solve
asked, solved
asked, to solve
4. Nobody ................................ that he is innocent.
is believing
believes
believe
believed
5. Although the children were tired, they ................................... playing.
were continuing
continued
had continued
6. The stranger ............................... the shopkeeper to give him a glass of water because he ...................... thirsty.
was requesting, was
requested, was
requested, is
7. Mother .............................. busy cooking for the guests who are arriving in the evening.
was
has been
has
had been
8. As I ............................. my eyes, I ......................... a strange sight.
was opening, was seeing
opened, saw
opened, was seeing
was opening, saw
9. The sparrow ............................ away happily after eating the mango.
flies
flew
is flying
10. In spite of being very intelligent, he ............................. score good marks.
does not
has not
do not
11. The erring students ............................... with a strict warning by the principal.
let off
were let off
have let off
12. Penguins are different from other birds because they ........................... to life in the water.
are adapting
are adapted
have adapting
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🟢Answers🟢
1. I am looking for a pen to write this composition.
2. She climbed up the stairs slowly because she didn’t want to fall.
3. The teacher asked the students to solve the sum.
4. Nobody believes that he is innocent.
5. Although the children were tired, they continued playing.
6. The stranger requested the shopkeeper to give him a glass of water because he was thirsty.
7. Mother has been busy cooking for the guests who are arriving in the evening.
8. As I opened my eyes, I saw a strange sight.
9. The sparrow flew away happily after eating the mango.
10. In spite of being very intelligent, he does not score good marks.
11. The erring students were let off with a strict warning by the principal.
12. Penguins are different from other birds because they are adapted to life in the water.
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Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs. Choose your answers from the given options.
1. I ............................... for a pen ............................ this composition.
look, write
am looking, to write
look, for writing
2. She ............................. up the stairs slowly because she didn't want ............................
was climbing, fall
climbed, to fall
was climbing, falling
3. The teacher .............................. the students ............................. the sum.
was asking, to solve
asked, solved
asked, to solve
4. Nobody ................................ that he is innocent.
is believing
believes
believe
believed
5. Although the children were tired, they ................................... playing.
were continuing
continued
had continued
6. The stranger ............................... the shopkeeper to give him a glass of water because he ...................... thirsty.
was requesting, was
requested, was
requested, is
7. Mother .............................. busy cooking for the guests who are arriving in the evening.
was
has been
has
had been
8. As I ............................. my eyes, I ......................... a strange sight.
was opening, was seeing
opened, saw
opened, was seeing
was opening, saw
9. The sparrow ............................ away happily after eating the mango.
flies
flew
is flying
10. In spite of being very intelligent, he ............................. score good marks.
does not
has not
do not
11. The erring students ............................... with a strict warning by the principal.
let off
were let off
have let off
12. Penguins are different from other birds because they ........................... to life in the water.
are adapting
are adapted
have adapting
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🟢Answers🟢
1. I am looking for a pen to write this composition.
2. She climbed up the stairs slowly because she didn’t want to fall.
3. The teacher asked the students to solve the sum.
4. Nobody believes that he is innocent.
5. Although the children were tired, they continued playing.
6. The stranger requested the shopkeeper to give him a glass of water because he was thirsty.
7. Mother has been busy cooking for the guests who are arriving in the evening.
8. As I opened my eyes, I saw a strange sight.
9. The sparrow flew away happily after eating the mango.
10. In spite of being very intelligent, he does not score good marks.
11. The erring students were let off with a strict warning by the principal.
12. Penguins are different from other birds because they are adapted to life in the water.
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As and Like Quiz --- 59
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The words as and like are often confused. As is a conjunction whereas like is a preposition. Can you use them correctly? Test your knowledge with this grammar exercise.
1. She looks .......................... her sister.
as
like
Either could be used here
2. He fought ....................... a lion.
like
as
3. She looks a bit ........................ Princess Diana.
like
as
4. You look exactly ........................ your mother did when she was younger.
as
like
Either could be used here
5. On Tuesday, ...................... on Friday, the meeting will start at 9.30.
like
as
Either could be used here
6. I am sending you the bill, ........................ we agreed.
like
as
7. She is good at scientific subjects ......................... mathematics.
like
as
8. He was an atheist, .................................. were most of his friends.
like
as
9. Please don't use your nail ......................... a screwdriver.
as
like
Either could be used here
10. A butterfly starts life ......................... a caterpillar.
like
as
11. In 1939, ..................... in 1914, everyone wanted war.
like
as
12. ......................... you know, next Monday's meeting has been cancelled.
As
Like
Either could be used here
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🟢Answers🟢
1. She looks like her sister.
2. He fought like a lion.
3. She looks a bit like Princess Diana.
4. You look exactly as your mother did when she was younger.
5. On Tuesday, as on Friday, the meeting will start at 9.30.
6. I am sending you the bill, as we agreed.
7. She is good at scientific subjects like mathematics.
8. He was an atheist, as were most of his friends.
9. Please don’t use your nail as a screwdriver.
10. A butterfly starts life as a caterpillar.
11. In 1939, as in 1914, everyone wanted war.
12. As you know, next Monday’s meeting has been cancelled.
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The words as and like are often confused. As is a conjunction whereas like is a preposition. Can you use them correctly? Test your knowledge with this grammar exercise.
1. She looks .......................... her sister.
as
like
Either could be used here
2. He fought ....................... a lion.
like
as
3. She looks a bit ........................ Princess Diana.
like
as
4. You look exactly ........................ your mother did when she was younger.
as
like
Either could be used here
5. On Tuesday, ...................... on Friday, the meeting will start at 9.30.
like
as
Either could be used here
6. I am sending you the bill, ........................ we agreed.
like
as
7. She is good at scientific subjects ......................... mathematics.
like
as
8. He was an atheist, .................................. were most of his friends.
like
as
9. Please don't use your nail ......................... a screwdriver.
as
like
Either could be used here
10. A butterfly starts life ......................... a caterpillar.
like
as
11. In 1939, ..................... in 1914, everyone wanted war.
like
as
12. ......................... you know, next Monday's meeting has been cancelled.
As
Like
Either could be used here
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🟢Answers🟢
1. She looks like her sister.
2. He fought like a lion.
3. She looks a bit like Princess Diana.
4. You look exactly as your mother did when she was younger.
5. On Tuesday, as on Friday, the meeting will start at 9.30.
6. I am sending you the bill, as we agreed.
7. She is good at scientific subjects like mathematics.
8. He was an atheist, as were most of his friends.
9. Please don’t use your nail as a screwdriver.
10. A butterfly starts life as a caterpillar.
11. In 1939, as in 1914, everyone wanted war.
12. As you know, next Monday’s meeting has been cancelled.
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Conditional Clauses Quiz --- 60
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Conditional clauses express a condition – something that must happen first so that something else can happen.
Test your understanding of conditional clauses with this grammar exercise.
1. If you had invited her, she ...................................... with us.
could go
can go
could have gone
2. If I .......................... the opportunity, I would have gone to university.
had
had had
will have
3. If I ............................. her number, I would call her.
know
knew
had known
4. If you take this medication, you ................................. well.
will get
would get
would have got
5. If you had sold your home then, you .............................. rich now.
will be
would be
would have been
6. If you ate your breakfast, you ................................ not be hungry now.
will
would
had
7. If you ............................ me, we both would have been happy.
marry
married
had married
8. If you spoke a foreign language, you ............................... a better job.
could get
can get
could have got
9. I could marry her if I ............................ to.
want
wanted
had wanted
10. If your computer ........................... you will lose unsaved work.
crashes
crashed
had crashed
11. If I am late, my father .......................... me to school.
takes
will take
would take
12. If you behaved more politely, they .............................. help you.
may help
might help
might have helped
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🟢Answers🟢
1. If you had invited her, she could have gone with us.
2. If I had had the opportunity, I would have gone to university.
3. If I knew her number, I would call her.
4. If you take this medication, you will get well.
5. If you had sold your home then, you would have been rich now.
6. If you ate your breakfast, you would not be hungry now.
7. If you had married me, we both would have been happy.
8. If you spoke a foreign language, you could get a better job.
9. I could marry her if I wanted to.
10. If your computer crashes, you will lose unsaved work.
11. If I am late, my father takes me to school.
12. If you behaved more politely, they might help you.
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Conditional clauses express a condition – something that must happen first so that something else can happen.
Test your understanding of conditional clauses with this grammar exercise.
1. If you had invited her, she ...................................... with us.
could go
can go
could have gone
2. If I .......................... the opportunity, I would have gone to university.
had
had had
will have
3. If I ............................. her number, I would call her.
know
knew
had known
4. If you take this medication, you ................................. well.
will get
would get
would have got
5. If you had sold your home then, you .............................. rich now.
will be
would be
would have been
6. If you ate your breakfast, you ................................ not be hungry now.
will
would
had
7. If you ............................ me, we both would have been happy.
marry
married
had married
8. If you spoke a foreign language, you ............................... a better job.
could get
can get
could have got
9. I could marry her if I ............................ to.
want
wanted
had wanted
10. If your computer ........................... you will lose unsaved work.
crashes
crashed
had crashed
11. If I am late, my father .......................... me to school.
takes
will take
would take
12. If you behaved more politely, they .............................. help you.
may help
might help
might have helped
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🟢Answers🟢
1. If you had invited her, she could have gone with us.
2. If I had had the opportunity, I would have gone to university.
3. If I knew her number, I would call her.
4. If you take this medication, you will get well.
5. If you had sold your home then, you would have been rich now.
6. If you ate your breakfast, you would not be hungry now.
7. If you had married me, we both would have been happy.
8. If you spoke a foreign language, you could get a better job.
9. I could marry her if I wanted to.
10. If your computer crashes, you will lose unsaved work.
11. If I am late, my father takes me to school.
12. If you behaved more politely, they might help you.
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