Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcards

Which sentence expresses a real/possible condition (first conditional)?

Answer: If I study, I will pass.

The first conditional uses 'if + simple present' in the condition clause and 'will + base verb' in the result clause.

Choose the correct modal verb: 'You ______ see a doctor — that cough sounds serious.'

Answer: should

'Should' expresses advice or recommendation, which is the intended meaning here.

Which sentence correctly uses 'must have' to express a past deduction?

Answer: She must have been tired yesterday.

'Must have + past participle' expresses a logical deduction about a past situation.

Which sentence is an example of the passive voice?

Answer: The meal was cooked by the chef.

In passive voice, the object of the action becomes the subject, using a form of 'be' + past participle.

Choose the hypothetical/unreal condition (second conditional): 'If I ______ rich, I ______ travel the world.'

Answer: were / would

The second conditional uses 'if + simple past (were)' and 'would + base verb' for unreal present situations.

Which sentence correctly uses 'should have'?

Answer: You should have called me.

'Should have + past participle' expresses regret or criticism about a past action that didn't happen.

Which modal expresses a weak possibility about the present?

Answer: might

'Might' expresses a weak or uncertain possibility, unlike 'must' (strong deduction) or 'will' (certainty).