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Unlocking conditional certainty a 5 question linguistic labyrinth

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1. If it rains tomorrow, ____ the picnic will be cancelled.

A. so

B. then

C. therefore

While 'so' and 'therefore' indicate consequence, 'then' is the most natural and appropriate connector in this conditional sentence expressing likelihood.

2. Which sentence best expresses a high likelihood based on the condition?

A. If it snows, we might go sledding.

B. If it snows, we will probably go sledding.

C. If it snows, we could go sledding.

D. If it snows, we may go sledding.

'Probably' indicates a strong likelihood, making this the best option to express a high probability based on the given condition.

3. Provided that she studies hard, ____ she should pass the exam.

A. however

B. consequently

C. then

'Then' smoothly connects the condition with the likely outcome. 'However' and 'consequently' are inappropriate in this context.

4. Which sentence correctly uses a conditional to express a possibility?

A. Unless it rains, the game will be played.

B. Unless it rains, the game is played.

C. Unless it rains, the game was played.

D. Unless it rains, the game has been played.

The sentence uses the correct tense ('will be played') to express a future possibility contingent on the condition.

5. In the event of a fire, ____ the alarm will sound.

A. immediately

B. subsequently

C. eventually

'Immediately' best reflects the direct and immediate consequence of the condition. 'Subsequently' and 'eventually' suggest a delay.

Topics:

Present tenses

Past tenses 1

Present perfect

Present tenses 2

Future 1

Future 2

Countable and uncountable nouns

Referring to nouns

Pronouns and referencing

Adjectives and adverbs

Comparing things

The noun pharse

Modals 1

Modals 2

Reported speech

Verb + verb patterns

Likelihood based on conditions 1

Likelihood based on conditions 2

Presositions

Relative clauses

Ways of organising texts

The passive

Linking ideas

Showing your position in a text

Nominalisation in written English