English conditionals exercises Should, would, could, might, ought to

Conditional tense exercises – test 3, exercise 1

Match the correct sentences.

Example: 1 I wouldn't drink it.
2 I woudn't have drunk it.
a But I had to.
b It's too strong.
Correct 1b 2a

1 He should have stayed at the hotel. 2 He should stay at the hotel. Correct:	a It was comfortable. b Why does he want to leave it?

1 We would print it for you. 2 We would have printed it for you. Correct:	a OK. But how much will it cost? b But we didn't have any paper.

1 I could type the letter. 2 I could have typed the letter. Correct:	a But he didn't lend me his typewriter. b Can I borrow your typewriter?

1 They might be happy. 2 They might have been happy. Correct:	a Are they not? b Were they not?

1 She shouldn't use such a lipstick. 2 She shouldn't have used such a lipstick. Correct:	a She would have looked better. b She'd look better.

1 Carol would not admit it. 2 Carol would not have admitted it. Correct:	a She was so frightened. b She isn't brave enough.

1 He might not do it. 2 He might not have done it. Correct:	a I'll do it instead of him. b He was so tired.

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Conditional tense exercises – test 3, exercise 1