Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. If he would have really wanted to see me, he would have come earlier.That is incorrect. Correct is: If he had really wanted to see me, he would have come earlier.
2. If the police were to catch him, he'd spend at least five years in prison.That is correct.
3. If I had suddenly announced that the field trip was cancelled, the children had objected.That is incorrect. Correct is: If I had suddenly announced that the field trip was cancelled, the children would have objected.
4. If you will happen to be in our neighborhood, drop in and see us.That is incorrect. Correct is: If you happen to be in our neighborhood, drop in and see us.
5. If he were to stand up for his rights, he would be treated with more respect.That is correct.
6. If you took a number and sit down. I'll call you when your number comes up.That is incorrect. Correct is: If you would take a number and sit down. I&039;ll call you when your number comes up.
7. If he will continue to improve, he will be out of intensive care next week.That is incorrect. Correct is: If he continues to improve, he will be out of intensive care next week.
8. Larry would have been attacked if I hadn't come along.That is correct.
9. If you would stay here until I return. I'd appreciate it.That is correct.
10. If I know how to contact Andy, I'd get in touch with him today.That is incorrect. Correct is: If I knew how to contact Andy, I&039;d get in touch with him today.