Expressing Hypothetical Meaning

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Expressing

  • A

If Michael _____ (to become) an artist he ___ (can / to earn) a lot of money.

  1. had become / could have earned

  2. had become / would can earned

  3. would become / could have earned

  4. had become / could had earned

Correct Answer: 1. had become / could have earned

Explanation:

We use Conditional 3 to express unreal conditions and results that could happen in the past: If-clause (if + Past Perfect) - Main Clause (would/could + perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional). The meaning of this sentence: Michael was not a an artist so he didn't earn much money

  • B

It's late. If our neighbor ___(not to turn) off the music in 5 minutes, I ___ (to call) the police.

  1. will not turn/will call

  2. does not turn/call

  3. does not turn/will call

  4. will not turn/call

Correct Answer: 3. does not turn/will call

Explanation:

When we speak about probable situations in the present or future we use Conditional 1: If-clause (if + Present Simple) - Main Clause (future/modal + present without 'to')

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