ESOL Grammar and Sentence Structure 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

If I study, I will pass.

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

should

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

She must have been tired yesterday.

Answer

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

Question 4

Which sentence is an example of the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The meal was cooked by the chef.

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

were / would

Answer

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

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