Exercise E1–7 Conditional sentences

EXERCISE E1-7 Conditional sentences Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.)

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  1. If Deborah arrived earlier, she might have found a better parking space.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): If Deborah arrived earlier, she might have found a better parking space.
  2. I’ll buy you a soda if you will come to the cafeteria with me.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): I’ll buy you a soda if you will come to the cafeteria with me.
  3. The city will not increase the sales tax unless the citizens vote in favor of the new tax law.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): The city will not increase the sales tax unless the citizens vote in favor of the new tax law.
  4. Most scientists think that if the world does not reduce carbon dioxide emissions, global warming will occur.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): Most scientists think that if the world does not reduce carbon dioxide emissions, global warming will occur.
  5. If I was a famous actor, I would move to Bel Air and buy a mansion.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): If I was a famous actor, I would move to Bel Air and buy a mansion.
  6. If you will use aloe on a burn, you can reduce the chances of developing a scar.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): If you will use aloe on a burn, you can reduce the chances of developing a scar.
  7. You would have to pay late charges if you don’t return your movie rental on time.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): You would have to pay late charges if you don’t return your movie rental on time.
  8. Unless the Security Council will agree, the UN will not send peacekeeping troops to war-torn countries.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): Unless the Security Council will agree, the UN will not send peacekeeping troops to war-torn countries.
  9. When Rosa left for college every September, she closes her summer gardening business.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): When Rosa left for college every September, she closes her summer gardening business.
  10. If Kevin would be here with us today, he would be enjoying himself.

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    EXERCISE E1-7 - Edit the following conditional sentences to correct any problems with verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. (For help, see M1-e.): If Kevin would be here with us today, he would be enjoying himself.