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EXERCISE 28–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences

EXERCISE 28–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences

In each pair, choose the sentence that shows correct use of verbs in a negative or conditional sentence. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

1 of 5

If the science fiction festival starts Monday, we wouldn’t need to plan entertainment for our visitors.

If the science fiction festival started Monday, we wouldn’t need to plan entertainment for our visitors.

EXERCISE 28–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences - 1 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that shows correct use of verbs in a negative or conditional sentence. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 5

If everyone had voted in the last election, the results would have been very different.

If everyone has voted in the last election, the results would have been very different.

EXERCISE 28–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences - 2 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that shows correct use of verbs in a negative or conditional sentence. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 5

The tenants will not pay the rent unless the landlord fixes the furnace.

The tenants will not pay the rent unless the landlord will fix the furnace.

EXERCISE 28–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences - 3 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that shows correct use of verbs in a negative or conditional sentence. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 5

When dark gray clouds appeared on a hot summer afternoon, a thunderstorm often follows.

When dark gray clouds appear on a hot summer afternoon, a thunderstorm often follows.

EXERCISE 28–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences - 4 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that shows correct use of verbs in a negative or conditional sentence. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 5

Rosalie should have not offered to volunteer at the shelter on school nights.

Rosalie should not have offered to volunteer at the shelter on school nights.

EXERCISE 28–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences - 5 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that shows correct use of verbs in a negative or conditional sentence. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.