Site Search:
 
Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Hypothetical situations and conditionals

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Help Center
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
strielka.



Joined: 02 Aug 2005
Posts: 60

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:21 am    Post subject: Hypothetical situations and conditionals Reply with quote

Dear Teachers,

There are 8 sentences that can be complited with either one, two or all three answers.

I would be glad if you could correct me, please.


1 I'd much rather

a) you have told me the truth.

b) I have a motorbike than a car.

c) have gone shopping on my own.

Answer: C



2 If she didn't want to see you

a) she wouldn't have invited you to her party.

b) what would you do?

c) she used to get me to tell you she wasn't at home.

Answer: A, B, C



3 If it hadn't been for the rain,

a) we didn't get wet.

b) we could have eaten outside.

c) we've enjoyed ourselves very much.

Answer: C



4
I couldn't have done it financially

a) if my parents hadn't supported me.

b) had it not been for the financial support of my parents.

c) without the financial support of my parents.

Answer: A, B, C



5 If you push that button,

a) it goes faster.

b) you'll regret it.

c) nothing would happen.

Answer: A, B, C



6 I wish I

a) would have more time to do everything.

b) had had more time to do everything.

c) had more time to do everything.

Answer: A, C



7
If I were to lend him the money,

a) he hadn't paid it back.

b) he wouldn't have paid it back.

c) he'd have to pay it back soon.

Answer: C



8 I'll tell her what you think

a) if I happen to see her.

b) should she be interested?

c) if that's all right with you.

Answer: A, C


Thanks in advance:)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
m_prime



Joined: 28 Dec 2008
Posts: 52
Location: Taiyuan, Shanxi, China

PostPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

1 I'd much rather

a) you have told me the truth.

b) I have a motorbike than a car.

c) have gone shopping on my own.

Answer: C Correct



2 If she didn't want to see you

a) she wouldn't have invited you to her party.

b) what would you do?

c) she used to get me to tell you she wasn't at home.

Answer: A, B, C Correct



3 If it hadn't been for the rain,

a) we didn't get wet.

b) we could have eaten outside.

c) we've enjoyed ourselves very much.

Answer: C Incorrect
Answer: B


4 I couldn't have done it financially

a) if my parents hadn't supported me.

b) had it not been for the financial support of my parents.

c) without the financial support of my parents.

Answer: A, B, C Correct



5 If you push that button,

a) it goes faster.

b) you'll regret it.

c) nothing would happen.

Answer: A, B, C Correct



6 I wish I

a) would have more time to do everything.

b) had had more time to do everything.

c) had more time to do everything.

Answer: A, C Incorrect
Answer: A, B, C


7 If I were to lend him the money,

a) he hadn't paid it back.

b) he wouldn't have paid it back.

c) he'd have to pay it back soon.

Answer: C Incorrect
Answer: B, C



8 I'll tell her what you think

a) if I happen to see her.

b) should she be interested?

c) if that's all right with you.

Answer: A, C Correct
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Help Center All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave
Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map

Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad
SIT
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group