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