Conditionals 1 and 2

Conditional 1

If political leaders ____ (prioritize) education, the next generation ____ (have) better opportunities for growth.

Conditional 2

If the government ____ (take) corruption seriously, the political landscape ____ (be) different.

1. Choose ONE correct answer using CONDITIONAL 2

2. If the media __________ (highlight) the importance of voting, more people __________ (participate) in the electoral process.

• a) highlights / will participate

• b) highlighted / would participate

• c) highlight / participate

1. Choose ONE correct answer using CONDITIONAL 2

2. If the election commission __________ (introduce) new measures, the electoral system __________ (become) more transparent.

• a) introduces / will become

• b) introduced / would become

• c) introduce / becomes

1. Choose ONE correct answer using CONDITIONAL 1

3.  If the media ________ (provide) unbiased reporting, people ________ (have) a clearer understanding of political issues.

• a) provided / would have

  
  

• b) provide / have

• c) provides / will have

  
  

Choose ONE correct answer

If political leaders ________ (focus) on transparency, the electorate ________ (have) greater confidence in the system.

• a) focused / would have

• b) focusing / have

• c) focus / will have

Identify the second conditional error(s) in the following sentences. Write a FULL-corrected sentence.

If he would have won the election, he will implement new policies.

Answer explanation

Incorrect use of the second conditional. The structure "would have" should be followed by the base form of the verb.

Identify the first conditional error(s) in the following sentences. Write a FULL-corrected sentence.

If the government will lower taxes, people will spend more.

Answer explanation

• The structure of the first conditional is incorrect. The "will" after "if" indicates a future event, so the second part should use a simple present tense instead of future.

Choose the most appropriately structured noun phrase:

• a) A bustling night downtown with friends, revelry, and enjoyment.

• b) A night bustling downtown with friends, revelry, and enjoying.

• c) A downtown night bustling with friends, revelry, and enjoyable.

Choose an appropriate noun phrase

The novel presents __________ view of the world, challenging conventional wisdom.

• a refreshing and thought-provoking

• a refreshingly and thought-provoking

• a refreshing and thought-provokes