Expressing Hypothetical Meaning

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')