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ANSWER KEY

GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Exercise A

1. would / could explore
2. expand / can expand / will expand
3. had not arrived
4. fail
5. would not have progressed
6. can contact
7. would choose
8. would / could have

Exercise B
1. Should you take a sightseeing tour by bus, you can see all the famous landmarks and attractions of the city.
2. Were the company to offer me more flexible working hours, I would consider accepting their job offer.

3. Should kids be encouraged and supported by their parents and teachers, they can learn new skills quickly.
4. Had Sultan Mehmed II not conquered Constantinople, the region’s history would have been significantly different.
5. Only if you have completed all the required courses, can you participate in the advanced training programme.
6. Were the Earth’s axis not to be tilted towards the plane of its orbit, seasons would not exist.
7. Should you practise playing the piano for an hour every day, you will be able to play your favourite songs soon.
8. Had the secretary saved the files on the cloud system, she would not be in trouble with her boss now.
Exercise C

1. Only if
2. If so
3. Unless
4. In the event of
5. Otherwise

6. as if
7. without
8. Even if
Exercise D
1. If only Alex had listened to his friend’s advice, he would not have invested in a risky business.

2. Anne wishes she had studied for the important presentation so that she would not feel anxious and unprepared
now.
3. Lisa wishes she did not have to work late so she could attend the party.
4. Kate wishes she had enough money to travel the world.
5. Jack wishes he had brought his umbrella; then he would not have gotten soaked in the rain.

6. Emma wishes she had bought the concert tickets in advance; now they are sold out.
7. Tony wishes he had checked his email and not missed the important message from his boss.
8. John wishes he had set his alarm clock; then he would not have overslept for the important meeting.

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