Answer Key

Exercise

Fill in the correct form of the verb in brackets.
  1. If I  [had not left, hadn't left] my car at home I would have offered to give you a lift. (NOT LEAVE)
  2. If I  [had not been, hadn't been] so busy I would have written to you earlier. (BE)
  3. If they hadn't found him in time, they  [would not have been, wouldn't have been] able to save his life. (NOT BE)
  4. If she  [thought] too much about her parents, she'd feel sad and lonely. (THINK)
  5. The video ejects if you  [press] this button. (PRESS)
  6. If John had been honest, he  [would have returned] the money. (RETURN)
  7. She  [would have gone] to the concert, but she was sick. (GO)
  8. If there  [were] any truth in her accusations, I would resign. (BE)
  9. If I knew enough about the machine I  [would fix] it myself. (FIX)
  10. If you  [would leave] your name and telephone number… I'll call you back as soon as possible. (LEAVE)