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IF & WISH CLAUSES

D. If Only
“If only” ve “I wish” aynı anlamdadır ve aynı tense kurallarına göre kullanılır.
If only / I wish we had more time, we could explore all the fascinating museums in this city.
If only / I wish the company had invested in better technology, they would not be facing so many technical issues
today.
If only / I wish I could have been there to witness the breathtaking sunset over the ocean.

EXERCISES

A) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words and phrases in brackets.
1. If we could travel in time, we ______________ (explore) different eras and witness the evolution of cultures and
societies.
2. You ______________ (expand) your perspective and knowledge on a variety of subjects, cultures, and viewpoints if
you maintain a diverse reading habit.
3. If the rescue team ______________ (arrive) in time yesterday, the trapped mountaineers couldn’t have descended
safely from the dangerous mountaintop.
4. If policymakers ______________ (fail) to handle the water shortage problem, many regions will face terrible
consequences soon.
5. If there weren’t antibiotics, the treatment options for serious diseases ______________ (progress) so much.
6. If you happen to have any problems with your device, you ______________ (contact) our customer support service.
7. If I were to visit a foreign country, I ______________ (choose) Japan to experience its rich culture and traditions.

8. If people had preserved historical artefacts more carefully worldwide, we ______________ (have) greater
knowledge of ancient civilisations today.

B) Rewrite the following conditional sentences in inverted forms.
1. If you take a sightseeing tour by bus, you can see all the famous landmarks and attractions of the city.

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2. I would consider accepting their job offer if the company offered me more flexible working hours.
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3. If kids are encouraged and supported by their parents and teachers, they can learn new skills quickly.
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4. If Sultan Mehmed II had not conquered Constantinople, the region’s history would have been significantly different.
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5. You can participate in the advanced training programme only if you have completed all the required courses.
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6. Seasons would not exist if the Earth’s axis were not tilted towards the plane of its orbit.
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7. If you practise playing the piano for an hour every day, you will be able to play your favourite songs soon.
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8. If the secretary had saved the files on the cloud system, she would not be in trouble with her boss now.
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