All Conditionals

I don’t know what’s wrong with this computer. If I press F1, it always_____ down.

• CLOSE

• CLOSES

• WILL CLOSE

• CLOSED

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'CLOSES' because it agrees with the subject 'it' in the sentence. In this context, 'it always CLOSES down' is the proper grammatical structure, indicating a habitual action.

If I had one million dollars, I ______ a house in the USA.

• WOULD PROBABLY BUY

• WILL PROBABLY BUY

• PROBABLY BOUGHT

• HAD BOUGHT

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'WOULD PROBABLY BUY' because it indicates a hypothetical situation. The phrase 'If I had' sets up a conditional scenario, making 'would' the appropriate modal verb to express the action.

Would it be all right if I _______ at 7?

• COME

• COMES

• CAME

• WILL COME

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'CAME' because it is the subjunctive mood, used to express a hypothetical situation. The phrase suggests a polite inquiry about a future action, making 'CAME' the appropriate form.

If prices _____ next year, we will be very upset.

• WILL GO UP

• WENT UP

• GO UP

• GOES UP

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'GO UP' because it fits the conditional structure 'If prices _____ next year'. This form indicates a future possibility, making 'GO UP' the appropriate verb form.

If you were a bird, what bird __________?

• WILL YOU BE?

• WOULD YOU BE?

• WON`T YOU BE?

• WOULD YOU HAVE BEEN

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'WOULD YOU BE?' because it fits the conditional structure of the question, asking about a hypothetical situation. The other options do not grammatically or contextually fit the question.

As long as she ____ me, I'll be there for her.

• needs

• needed

• will need

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'needs' because it indicates a present and ongoing condition. The phrase suggests that as long as she currently requires support, the speaker will be there for her.

I wouldn't be living here if I ____ the choice.

• would have

• were having

• had

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'had' because it indicates a hypothetical situation in the past. The sentence implies that if the speaker had the choice, they would not be living there, fitting the structure of a third conditional.

If there hadn't been a fire extinguisher, the house ____ down.

• had burnt

• would have burnt

• would burnt

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'would have burnt' because it indicates a hypothetical situation in the past. The phrase suggests that without the fire extinguisher, the house was at risk of burning down.

A red light comes on if you press the main button.

• Zero Conditional

• First Conditional

• Second Conditional

• Third Conditional

Answer explanation

The statement describes a general truth: pressing the main button always results in the red light coming on. This is characteristic of the Zero Conditional, which is used for facts and situations that are always true.

If she had realized how late it was, she .... (not call) us.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "wouldn't have called" because it fits the third conditional structure, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past that did not happen. If she had realized, she would not have made the call.