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Exercises - If & Wish Clauses
F) Find the mistakes in the following sentences and correct them.
1. Had it not been for NASA’s accidental recording of the moon landing, there would have been no discussion on
this event right now.
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2. Our brain uses 20 per cent of the oxygen in each breath we take; therefore, if it was left without oxygen for 4-6
minutes, irreparable damage will begin to occur.
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3. Only a select few creatures have colour vision, including humans. For instance, if you are a horse, you would only
see things in black and white.
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4. It is ocean currents that make the Earth’s climate more bearable and habitable. If you take the salt out of the
oceans, these currents disappear.
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5. Even if we cannot see our surroundings in a completely dark environment, the ability of our eyes to adapt would
allow us to get used to the darkness soon.
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G) Fill in the blanks with the correct tense (Wish clauses)
1. Every year, thousands of tonnes of trash and debris are dumped into the environment. If only people
……………………… (understand) the damage they are doing to the environment.
2. Most of the pupils in primary schools wish all lessons ………………………. (be) PE, as playing is an important
part of their lives.
3. Everyone wishes they …………………………… (live) a healthy life, with a good physique and enough sleep, and
thus feel better about themselves.
4. Nearly all teachers wish their students ………………………… (obey) the rules and do their homework.
5. Nicola Tesla might have wished he ……………………………… (share) his inventions with Edison, as Edison is
alleged to have stolen his ideas.
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