Conditional Sentences | MCQs

Explanation

If I knew her name, I would tell you means

اگر مجھے اس کا نام معلوم ہوتا تو میں آپ کو بتاتا

The second part of the sentence is in the past tense.

The verb to be used should also be in the same tense.

The past tense of the word "know" is "knew".

Therefore, the correct tense here is past tense and the verb used is "knew".

Explanation

This is the second type of Conditional Sentences.

Formula: If + past simple, would/wouldn't + verb

If they had more money, they will buy a new house اگر ان کے پاس زیادہ پیسے ہوتے تو وہ نیا مکان خرید لیتے ہیں

Explanation

If he works hard, he will pass the examination

This is a first conditional sentence

"If + present simple, will + base form of the verb". 

Explanation

First Conditional is used for real and possible situations in the future.

Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb

→ "If you study hard, you will pass the test."

Explanation

If you heat ice, it melts.

A zero conditional sentence describes general truths or facts.

It uses the present simple tense in both the "if" clause and the main clause.

Explanation

Would" is the correct form for this hypothetical situation.

"Would seek" is used to indicate a hypothetical outcome in a conditional situation.

"If you did not support him, he would seek assistance from some other quarter."

اگر آپ نے اس کا ساتھ نہ دیا تو وہ کسی اور سہ ماہی سے مدد طلب کرے گا۔

Explanation

Sentence Correction

• If I am in Lahore, I will contact you.

Explanation

There are two errors in this sentence: one is related to the use of conditional sentences, and the second is related to prepositions.

Error 1: Incorrect Use of “Will” in the If-Clause

In conditional sentences, we do not write “will” in the if-clause (the part after “if”) when referring to a future event.

Instead, we use the present simple or indefinite tense in the if-clause and the future tense (will + verb) in the main clause.

Error 2: Incorrect Use of “Contact to You”

I taught you that the verb “contact” is not followed by the preposition “to” in English.

It is a transitive verb, meaning it takes a direct object.

So, replace “Will” from the first clause and “To” from the second clause to fix the errors.

Explanation

This is a conditional sentence giving a warning or consequence.

Correct sentence: Study hard, or you will fail the test.

("Or" shows the result if you don't study.)

Explanation

This is a conditional sentence (Type 2), which uses "were" with "I" in hypothetical situations.

Correct sentence: "If I were you, I would have told him the truth."

Explanation

If I broke this record, I would give you a big treat.

This sentence belongs to conditional sentence.