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Conditional Tenses - Exercise 13

Directions: In the blank below each sentence, write the correct form of the verb in parenthesis. You may add auxiliary verbs. When you are finished, click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.

1. Robin would look better if he (polish) his shoes.



2. If it (rain), we will stay home.



3. He would have seen the picture more clearly if he (turn) on the light.



4. If the water is calm, Beth (swim) later on today.



5. A portrait usually looks good if a professional (frame) it.



6. If he (take) me seriously, I would have responded.



7. I would have given you some money if I (think) about it.



8. The dog (bite) if anyone came too close.



9. Mary would eat potatoes only if they (be) organically grown.



10. He (write) a letter later if he feels up to the task.



             

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