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EXERCISES

ENGLISH A) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parantheses. For some, negative forms are

needed.

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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