Inversion In Conditional Sentences
From question 1 to 5, please choose which one is incorrect.
From question 6 to 10, please transform the conditional sentences into inversion. Put the punctuation when you finish the sentences, if not, it will be seen as wrong answer.
- 1.
Were (A) not (B) the weather so bad (C), we would (D) go to the park.
- A.
Were
- B.
Not
- C.
So bad
- D.
Would
Correct Answer
B. NotExplanation
"not" always goes after subject in all typesRate this question:
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- 2.
Should he decides (A) to come (B), please let (C) me know (D) as soon as possible.
- A.
Decides
- B.
To come
- C.
Let
- D.
Know
Correct Answer
A. DecidesExplanation
In type 1, verb is in bare infinitiveRate this question:
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- 3.
Had (A) the storm not (B) been (C) at night, the rescue team wouldn't have found (D) the lost boy scouts.
- A.
Had
- B.
Not
- C.
Been
- D.
Found
Correct Answer
B. NotExplanation
Remove "not" to have appropriate meaningRate this question:
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- 4.
Had (A) we bought (B) that land (C), we would have been (D) rich now.
- A.
Had
- B.
Bought
- C.
That land
- D.
Would have been
Correct Answer
D. Would have beenExplanation
Mixed condition: IF 3, IF 2 (now)
would have been => would beRate this question:
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- 5.
Had (A) I not (B) wake up (C) early, I would have missed (D) the boat.
- A.
Had
- B.
Not
- C.
Wake up
- D.
Would have missed
Correct Answer
C. Wake upExplanation
wake up => woken upRate this question:
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- 6.
If I were you, I would give up smoking.
Correct Answer
Were I you, I would give up smoking.Explanation
Type 1, in case of "be"
IFÂ + S + was/were... => Were + S...Rate this question:
- 7.
If she refuses the offer, we will raise the price.
Correct Answer
Should she refuse the offer, we will raise the price.Explanation
Type 1: IF + S + V... => Should + S + V (bare)Rate this question:
- 8.
If you loved me, you would buy me a diamond ring.
Correct Answer
Were you to love me, you would buy me a diamond ring.Explanation
Type 2; verb case
IF + S + V (2/ed) => Were + S + to VRate this question:
- 9.
If I had worked harder at school, I would have a better job now.
Correct Answer
Had I worked harder at school, I would have a better job now.Explanation
Mixed condition: IF 3 + IF 2Rate this question:
- 10.
If it had not been for his carelessness, the machine would have stayed intact.
Correct Answer
Had it not for his carelessness, the machine would have stayed intact.Explanation
Type 3, "not" goes after subjectRate this question:
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