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Unlocking conditional probabilities a 10 question linguistic expedition

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1. If it rains tomorrow, ____ we will stay inside.

A. then

B. so

C. therefore

'Then' is the most appropriate conjunction to express a consequence based on a conditional statement.

2. Which sentence correctly expresses likelihood based on a condition?

A. Unless you study hard, you will pass the exam.

B. Unless you study hard, you will fail the exam.

C. If you study hard, you will fail the exam.

D. Providing you study hard, you will fail the exam.

'Unless' introduces a negative condition, implying failure if the condition isn't met.

3. Provided that he finishes his work on time, ____ he will be able to attend the party.

A. then

B. so

C. he will

This sentence uses 'provided that' to introduce a condition, followed by the likely outcome.

4. Which sentence uses 'in case' correctly to express likelihood?

A. In case it rains, we will go to the cinema.

B. In case it rains, we will go for a walk.

C. In case it doesn't rain, we will go for a walk.

D. In case it doesn't rain, we will stay home.

'In case' introduces a possibility and suggests a precautionary action.

5. Should you need any help, ____ please do not hesitate to ask.

A. then

B. so

C. don't hesitate

'Should' introduces a less likely condition, but still implies a possible action.

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

A. If I win the lottery, I might buy a car.

B. If I win the lottery, I will buy a car.

C. If I win the lottery, I could buy a car.

D. If I win the lottery, I may buy a car.

'Will' expresses a strong likelihood of the consequence happening if the condition is met.

7. Assuming the weather is good, ____ we'll have a picnic.

A. then

B. so

C. we will

'Assuming' introduces a condition with a high likelihood of the consequence following.

8. Which sentence correctly uses 'provided' to indicate a condition?

A. Provided that you arrive on time, you'll miss the train.

B. Provided that you arrive on time, you'll catch the train.

C. Provided that you arrive late, you'll catch the train.

D. Provided that you arrive late, you won't miss the train.

'Provided that' introduces a condition, with the consequence directly related to the condition's fulfillment.

9. On the condition that you agree to the terms, ____ you can proceed.

A. then

B. so

C. you may

'On the condition that' introduces a clear condition for proceeding.

10. Which sentence uses 'as long as' correctly to express a condition?

A. As long as you work hard, you will fail.

B. As long as you work hard, you will succeed.

C. As long as you don't work hard, you will succeed.

D. As long as you don't work hard, you might fail.

'As long as' introduces a condition that, if met, ensures a positive outcome.

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