Linguaskill Grammar: Conditionals and Modal Verbs

Question 1

If the weather _____ nice tomorrow, we will go to the beach.

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

The first conditional uses present simple in the if-clause and 'will + infinitive' in the main clause to describe real, possible future situations.

Question 2

If she _____ the answer, she would tell you.

Accepted Answer

knew

Answer

The second conditional uses past simple in the if-clause to describe hypothetical or unlikely present/future situations.

Question 3

If he _____ his keys, he wouldn't have been locked out.

Accepted Answer

hadn't lost

Answer

The third conditional uses past perfect in the if-clause to describe a hypothetical situation in the past that did not happen.

Question 4

If you heat ice, it _____.

Accepted Answer

melts

Answer

The zero conditional uses present simple in both clauses to express general truths and scientific facts that are always true.

Question 5

All employees _____ wear a safety helmet on the construction site.

Accepted Answer

must

Answer

'Must' expresses a strong obligation or rule imposed by an authority, making it the correct choice for a workplace safety requirement.

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