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EXERCISE M1–8 Verbs in negative and conditional sentences

EXERCISE M1-8Verbs in negative and conditional sentences

In each pair, choose the sentence that shows correct use of verbs in a negative or conditional sentence.

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Question

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 M1-8 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.

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Question

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 M1-8 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.

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Question

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 M1-8 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.

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Question

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 M1-8 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.

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Question

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 M1-8 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.