Multiple choice

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

If the guests _____ the door bell, we ________ the main gate.

  1. ring, open

  2. rang, would open

  3. are ringing, will be opening

  4. have rung, would open
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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 (rang), and the main clause uses the present conditional (would open).

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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