Grammar: Conditionals and Modal Verbs Flashcards

If the company _____ close, hundreds of people would lose their jobs.

Answer: were to close

'Were to + infinitive' is a formal hypothetical structure used in conditionals to suggest something is possible but considered unlikely.

She _____ worked very hard — she knows every detail of the project.

Answer: must have

'Must have + past participle' expresses a confident deduction about a past action based on clear evidence.

He _____ finished the report so quickly — it was 50 pages long.

Answer: can't have

'Can't have + past participle' expresses a strong belief that something was impossible in the past.

They _____ informed us earlier about the delay.

Answer: should have

'Should have + past participle' is used to criticize or express regret about something that was the right thing to do but was not done.

The contract will be signed _____ both parties agree to all the terms.

Answer: provided that

'Provided that' introduces a conditional clause meaning 'on the condition that,' specifying a requirement for the main clause.

The report _____ be submitted by Friday, but it was delayed until Monday.

Answer: was supposed to

'Was supposed to' describes a planned or expected action that did not occur as intended, implying an unfulfilled expectation.

I wish I _____ more time to prepare for the Linguaskill exam.

Answer: had had

'Wish + past perfect (had had)' expresses regret about a past situation that cannot be changed.