Conditional Sentences and Hypothetical Statements Flashcards

Which sentence correctly expresses regret about a past action?

Answer: I wish I hadn't eaten so much last night.

'Wish + past perfect' expresses regret about something that happened (or didn't happen) in the past.

Choose the correct sentence using 'as long as' in a conditional.

Answer: As long as you practice, you will improve.

'As long as' functions like 'if' and follows the same tense rules as standard conditionals.

What verb form correctly completes this sentence? 'If the package _____ tomorrow, please call me.'

Answer: arrives

In first conditional if-clauses referring to future events, the present simple (not 'will') is used.

Which option correctly completes the sentence? 'Had she known about the meeting, she _____ attended.'

Answer: would have

In a third conditional (inverted form), the result clause uses 'would have + past participle.'

Select the sentence that uses 'provided that' correctly as a conditional.

Answer: Provided that you submit the form, we will process it.

'Provided that' introduces a condition and follows first conditional tense rules: present simple + will.

Which sentence best expresses a wish about the present that is contrary to fact?

Answer: I wish I were taller.

'Wish + past simple (or were)' expresses a desire for the present situation to be different from reality.

Choose the sentence that shows a conditional using 'in case.'

Answer: Take an umbrella in case it rains.

'In case' is followed by the present simple to describe a precaution against a possible future event.