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Unlocking conditional probabilities a 15 question linguistic labyrinth

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

'Then' is the most appropriate conjunction to show a consequence based on a condition.

2. Provided that you study hard, ____ you will pass the exam.

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

3. Which sentence correctly expresses a high likelihood based on a condition?

'Probably' indicates a high likelihood of buying a car given winning the lottery.

4. In the event of a fire, ____ immediately evacuate the building.

'You should' expresses a strong recommendation in a conditional situation.

5. Which sentence best conveys uncertainty despite a condition?

'May' expresses a possibility, conveying uncertainty about road closure.

6. Assuming the weather is good, ____ we will have a picnic.

'We'll' is a contraction of 'we will' and is appropriate here.

7. Unless you hurry, ____ you will miss the train.

'Unless' introduces a negative condition, indicating a likely consequence if the condition isn't met.

8. Which sentence uses a conditional clause correctly to express a likely outcome?

The future simple tense ('will go') correctly expresses a likely future action.

9. Given that he is tired, ____ he will go to bed early.

'Given that' introduces a condition, followed by a likely consequence.

10. On condition that you finish your work, ____ you can go out.

'On condition that' introduces a condition, followed by a likely consequence.

11. Which sentence correctly uses 'provided that' to express a condition?

All options correctly use 'provided that' to introduce a condition, with varying degrees of likelihood.

12. Should you need assistance, ____ please contact our support team.

'Should' is used to express a polite conditional request.

13. Supposing it snows heavily, ____ the school will be closed.

'Supposing' introduces a hypothetical condition, followed by a likely consequence.

14. Which sentence best expresses a low likelihood based on a condition?

'Might' expresses a low probability of buying a yacht, even if the condition is met.

15. In case of emergency, ____ dial 911.

'In case of' introduces a condition, followed by a clear instruction.

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