Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

If the painter _________ the pots, they __________ shining.

  1. paints, would start

  2. painted, would start

  3. painted, will start

  4. was painting, would be shining
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The type 2 conditional is used to refer to a hypothetical condition and its probable result. In type 2 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the simple past (painted), and the main clause uses the present conditional (would start).

If this thing happened (If + simple past) that thing would happen or that thing would be happening (present conditional or present continuous conditional).

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