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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

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

If the sweepers ________ the road, the labourers _______ the tents there.

  1. will sweep, will pitch

  2. sweep, will pitch

  3. will sweep, pitch

  4. sweep, pitch
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.

The sweets _________ prepared if the proper material ____________ supplied to him.

  1. will have been, has been

  2. shall have been, had been

  3. would have been, had been

  4. have been, had 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 (supplied)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (prepared)'.

Multiple choice

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

If she _______ me, I _______ her.

  1. shall tell, shall help

  2. tells, shall help

  3. shall tell, help

  4. tell, help
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.

Multiple choice

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

If the agreement ________ signed by you, it ________ signed by me.

  1. has been, would have been

  2. has been, shall have been

  3. were, has 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 (signed)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (signed)'.

Multiple choice

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

If they ________ in writing, I _________ them.

  1. will apologize, shall pardon

  2. will apologize, pardon

  3. apologize, shall pardon

  4. apologize, pardon
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/shall + base verb. Only option 3 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

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

If the food _______ properly cooked by her, the guests _______ harmed by it.

  1. will have been, had been

  2. had been, will not have been

  3. had been, would not have been

  4. would not have been, had 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 (cooked)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (harmed)'.

Multiple choice

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

If he _________ the truth, I _______ him go.

  1. will speak, shall let

  2. will speak, let

  3. speaks, let

  4. speaks, shall let
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 gardener _________ given the keys of the gate of the garden, the plants ________ watered.

  1. has been, would have been

  2. had, had been

  3. had been, will have 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 (given)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (watered).'

Multiple choice

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

If she _________ us, we __________.

  1. invites, shall go

  2. will invite, shall go

  3. will invite, go

  4. invites, go
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.

Flowers _________ sprinkled on the leader if prior information of his arrival ________ given to them.

  1. will have been, has been

  2. would have been, will have

  3. would have been, had been

  4. will have, shall 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 (given)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (sprinkled)'.

Multiple choice

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

If you ________ in time, the teacher _________ you.

  1. will not come, will fine

  2. do not come, will fine

  3. come, fine

  4. will come, fine
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.

Hope of success ________ there for him if hard work ________ done by him.

  1. would have been, had been

  2. will have been, has been

  3. shall have been, had been

  4. had been, would have
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 (done)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been'.

Multiple choice

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

If you _______ hard, you _________ good marks.

  1. will work, will get

  2. will work, get

  3. work, will get

  4. work, get
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 he __________ the act properly, I _______ him more money.

  1. does, give

  2. will do, shall give

  3. will do, give

  4. does, shall give
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.