EL 102 - Conditionals Quiz

Why did “gif” in Old English evolve into the modern “if”?

• Because "gif" was too hard to pronounce.

• Due to French influence post-Norman conquest.

• Because Old English rejected subjunctive forms.

• It was a Latin root that re-entered English.

Which option best describes how Modern English conditionals differ from their Old English counterparts?

• Modern conditionals lack verb variation and rely on slang.

• They now avoid the subjunctive entirely and only use “if.”

• They are more standardized, and use modals like “would.”

• They allow more flexibility in tense switching.

Which sentence most accurately reflects the evolution of conditionals in English grammar?

• Modern English conditionals are governed by codified, standardized rules.

• Middle English marked the peak of subjunctive mood usage in conditionals.

• Conditionals in Old English were highly standardized and rule-based.

• French had no significant influence on English conditional structures.

If evaluating the influence of the Norman Conquest, which effect on conditionals is most valid?

• It replaced the subjunctive with modal verbs completely.

• It reinforced Old English uses of "gif" in modern conditionals.

• It introduced structural clarity through native syntax patterns.

• It contributed modal verbs like "would" and "should" to English.

You are designing a grammar module. Which example best illustrates a second conditional sentence in Modern English?

• If it rains, we stay indoors.

• If it had rained, we would have stayed indoors.

• If it rained, we would stay indoors.

• If it was raining, we stayed indoors.

As a language researcher, you want to create a contrast sentence showing the historical shift in conditionals. Which is most appropriate?

• Gif he goeth, he shalt return. → If he goes, he returns.

• Gif he hath gone, he might be back. → If he went, he comes.

• Gif he were home, he comes. → If he had been home, he would be here.

• Gif he should go, he goes. → If he should go, he will have gone.

Choose the sentence that uses the second conditional structure correctly.

• If I was rich, I will buy a yacht.

• If I had been rich, I would buy a yacht.

• If I were rich, I would buy a yacht.

• If I will be rich, I would buy a yacht.

Which situation best demonstrates a mixed conditional?

• If she studies, she will pass.

• If she studied, she would pass.

• If she had studied, she would have passed.

• If she had studied, she would be passing now.

Which of the following best describes the key difference between second and third conditionals?

• Second refers to present/future hypotheticals; third refers to past unreal events.

• Second uses "had" and "would have"; third uses "would" and present tense.

• Second is for past regrets; third is for unlikely futures.

• Both are used for present-day facts.

What tense shift occurs between a first and a second conditional?

• From present simple to past perfect

• From past simple to future perfect

• From present simple to past simple

• From future simple to present continuous