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Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

The servant ________ forgiven if the truth ______ told by him.

  1. would have been, had been

  2. will have been, has been

  3. had been, would have been

  4. had, were
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, past perfect is changed to 'had + been + V3 (told)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (forgiven)'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If you _________ at once, you _________ the train.

  1. will start, do not miss

  2. will start, miss

  3. did start, miss

  4. do not start, will miss
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or the future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will + base verb. Only option 4 fulfills this criteria. 'Do not start' is in simple present and 'will miss' keeps to the structure of 'will + base verb'. Option 2 is logically incorrect. Options 1 and 3 are ungrammatical.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

The clerk __________ dismissed if the offence _________ repeated by him.

  1. will not have been, had not been

  2. would not have been, has not been

  3. would not have been, had not been

  4. had been, would have
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, past perfect is changed to 'had + been + V3 (repeated)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (dismissed)'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If they ________ up, they __________ the train.

  1. will hurry, will catch

  2. will hurry, catch

  3. hurry, will catch

  4. hurry, catch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will + base verb. Only option 3 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If you _____________ me money, I ________you.

  1. give, shall help

  2. will give, help

  3. will help, will give

  4. help, give
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 1 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

The play _________ a success if it _________ thoroughly advertised.

  1. has been, would have been

  2. had been, would have been

  3. would have been, had been

  4. had been, will have been
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, past perfect is changed to 'had + been + V3 (advertised)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If the teachers _______, the students ______ the classes.

  1. will come, will attend

  2. come, will attend

  3. come, attend

  4. will come, attend
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will + base verb. Only option 2 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

If he _________ turned up, no step __________ taken against him.

  1. has, would have been

  2. had, will have been

  3. will have, had

  4. had, would have been
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3 - turned up) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (taken)'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If it _______, we _______ the match.

  1. rains, play

  2. rains, shall not play

  3. shall rain, shall not play

  4. shall rain, play
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 2 fulfills this criteria. 'Rains' is in simple present and 'shall not play' keeps to the structure of 'will/shall + base verb'.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

The vegetables _________ sold if the vendor ______ here.

  1. will have been, had been

  2. will be, had been

  3. would have been, had been

  4. had been, would have been
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3 been) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (sold)'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If his parents ________ to see a movie today, he ________ with them.

  1. go, will go

  2. will go, goes

  3. will go, will go

  4. go, goes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will + base verb. Only option 1 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

The construction of the roads ________ completed if the contractors _______ paid the money in time.

  1. would have been, had been

  2. would have been, has been

  3. had been, will have been

  4. has been, have been
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, past perfect is changed to 'had + been + V3 (paid)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (completed)'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If the peons _______ the doors, we _________ them.

  1. will close, open

  2. close open

  3. shall close, shall open

  4. close, shall open
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 4 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

If the fire brigade ________ informed in time, the child ______ saved.

  1. had been, will have been

  2. will have been, had been

  3. has been, had been

  4. had been, would have been
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, past perfect is changed to 'had + been + V3 (informed)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (saved)'.