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289463conditionals Detecting Errors - Crwill

The document contains 74 sentences with errors related to conditional clauses (e.g. if-clauses, would have etc.). The sentences test the understanding of various conditional structures in English. The document examines errors in tense, subject-verb agreement and other grammatical aspects within conditional sentences.
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289463conditionals Detecting Errors - Crwill

The document contains 74 sentences with errors related to conditional clauses (e.g. if-clauses, would have etc.). The sentences test the understanding of various conditional structures in English. The document examines errors in tense, subject-verb agreement and other grammatical aspects within conditional sentences.
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English By : Jaideep Singh


1. If you would have (A)/ told me earlier (B)/ I would not have (C)/ submitted my
papers. (D)/ No error (E)

2. If that student does not (A)/ completed his work, (B)/the teacher will punish him.
(C)/ No error (D)

3. My father told me that he would not talk to me (A)/ If I do not attend (B)/ to what
he said. (C)/ No error (D)

4. Had they not been brave,(A)/ they would have lose (B)/the battle. (C)/ No error (D)

5. Had you not (A)/ reached in time, (B)/ we would have lost (C)/ all our belongings.
(D)/ No error (E)

6. Would I not have joined (A)/ your friend’s party, (B)/ have you informed me timely?
(C)/ No error (D)

7. If Preeti had (A)/ worked hard, she (B)/ will have got the job (C)/she desired. (D)/
No error (E)

8. If I had realized (A)/ what a bad teacher you are (B)/ I would not have come (C)/ to
you for any guidance. (D)/ No error (E)

9. Had they have been in (A)/ my condition (B)/ they would have felt (C)/ miserable
and thought of committing suicide. (D)/ No error (E)

10. If you were the Prime Minister of India, (A)/ what steps would you (B)/ have taken
to end unemployment ? (C)/ No error (D)

11. Every man is conditioned by the age in which believes (A)/ and if he were to return
to another age (B)/ be would not be happy (C)/ No error (D)

12. If the teacher did (A)/ not teach you mathematics, (B)/you will not pass any
examination. (C)/ No error (D)

13. If it were possible (A)/ to get near when (B)/ one of the volcanic eruptions take
place (C)/ we should see a grand sight. (D)/ No error (E)

14. Had he read with me, (A)/ he would pass (B)/ with good marks in the examination.
(C)/ No error (D)

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15. I would have asked (A)/ you for dinner (B)/ if I had known (C)/ that you are
staying here tonight. (D)/ No error (E)

16. I am sure you maybe (A)/ a good cricketer if you (B)/ had not wasted your time on
trifles. (C)/ No error (D)

17. If I was the king (A)/ I would change the face (B)/ of my country (C)/ No error (D)

18. If the bus hadn't (A)/ broken down (B)/ we will be at home now. (C)/ No error (D)

19. I would have (A)/ enjoyed the journey more (B)/ if the man in the berth below mine
(C)/ would not have snored all the time. No error (E)

20. If I would be a (A)/ millionaire, I would not (B)/ be wasting my time (C)/ waiting for
a bus. (D)/ No error (E)

21. If I would have (A)/ worked regularly, (B)/ I would have passed (C)/ the
examination. (D)/ No error (E)

22. Had the teacher teach (A)/ us English timely, we would have got (B)/ good marks
in the examination. (C)/ No error (D)

23. If I Was you (A)/ I would not attend (B)/the function. (C)/ No error (D)

24. If Ram does not (A)/ came here (B)/ with you, I shall never pardon him. (C)/ No
error (D)

25. The government warned the meat sellers (A)/ that if they persist in charging (B)/
unfair prices their licences (C)/ would be cancelled (D)/ No error (E)

26. If we'd have heard (A)/ about the auction in time (B)/ we'd have probably put in a
(C)/ bit for the exquisite statue. (D)/ No error (E)

27. Had it rained timely, (A)/ the farmers would have got (B)/ good crops. (C)/ No error
(D)

28. If they were knowing (A)/ about the crab, they would (B)/ not have decided to
picnic there, (C)/ No error (D)

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29. If he had informed (A)/ me of his difficulties, (B)/ I would have (C)/ sent the
money. (D)/ No error (E)

30. If you sought my (A)/ help in time, you (B)/ would not have got into (C)/ trouble in
the first place. (D)/ No error (E)

31. If any of the founding fathers of our constitution (A)/ was to return to life for a day
(B)/ his opinion of (C)/ our amendments would be interesting. (D)/ No error (E)

32. Had this notification (A)/ been amended earlier, (B)/ we could have stopped (C)/
the transfer of funds. (D)/ No error (E)

33. He would have lent (A)/ me a pen, if he was knowing (B)/ that I didn't have one.
(C)/ No error (D)

34. If he would have (A)/ tried he would (B)/ have succeeded. (C)/ No error (D)

35. Had he not cautioned me (A)/ I may have come to you (B)/ with this proposal. (C)/
No error (D)

36. If I would have realized (A)/ what a clumsy person you were (B)/ I would not have
come (C)/ with you to this place. (D)/ No error (E)

37. If I would have realised (A)/ what a bad person my friend is (B)/ I would have
discarded his friendship. (C)/ No error (D)

38. If the gardener (A)/ watered the plants timely, (B)/ the flowers will not wilt. (C)/ No
error (D)

39. Had he worked hard (A)/ he would pass the examination (B)/ in first class. (C)/ No
error (D)

40. If I were (A)/ in his shoes (B)/ I would die with shame. (C)/ No error (D)

41. If you had not (A)/ reached so quickly, (B)/ we might well (C)/ have had a disaster.
(D)/ No error (E)

42. If you would have (A)/ informed me I would have (B)/ immediately taken some (C)/
action against him. (D)/ No error (E)

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43. Had an effort been make(A)/ to make the villagers literate, (B)/ their standard of
living would have improved. (C)/ No error (D)

44. If the boys do not go out of the room (A)/ in five minutes, the principal (B)/ would
phone the police.(C)/No error (D)

45. Had Ram’s brother (A)/ taken to hospital timely, (B)/ his life would have been
saved. (C)/ No error (D)

46. If I was told earlier (A)/ I would have (B)/ certainly helped you. (C)/ No error (D)

47. Had he confess his mistake (A)/ and had he begged pardon from all his friends,
(B)/ he would have been excused. (C)/ No error (D)

48. Had I served God with (A)/ half the devotion I served you, (B)/ He would not leave
(C)/ me in my dark days. (D)/ No error (E)

49. If he would not have (A)/ confessed it himself, (B)/ the crime could scarcely have
been (C)/ brought home to him. (D)/ No error.

50. Had some people (A)/ not instigate the mob, (B)/ the riot would have been
controlled. (C)/ No error(D)

51. If you had told me (A)/ I would have helped you (B)/ solve the problem. (C)/ No
error (D)

52. His father would have been pleased (A)/ to get him a wrist watch (B)/ if he would
have worked (C)/ harder and secured hi1 marks in the university examination.
(D)/ No error (E)

53. John would have told (A)/ you the truth (B)/ if you had asked him. (C)/ No error
(D)

54. If you had told me (A)/ before I would give you (B)/ advice on the matter. (C)/No
error (D)

55. Had I not been an (A)/ eye-witness to it, I could (B)/ not have believed it. (C)/ No
error (D)

56. Would I leave (A)/ my friend far behind (B)/ if I drive the car fast? (C)/ No error (D)

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57. Had the tailor sew (A)/ the clothes timely, we would have gone (B)/ to Delhi with
you. (C)/ No error (D)

58. If you would have arranged these red flowers (A)/ in a vase together with some
white ones (B)/ they would have looked pretty (C)/ No error (D)

59. Had you (A)/ encouraged him in (B)/ his endeavour he (C)/ would had succeeded.
(D)/ No error (E)

60. If he went to Agra, (A)/ he would have seen (B)/ the Taj Mahal. (C)/ No error (D)

61. Had the teacher not beat (A)/ the child, the guardian would not have complained
(B)/ to the principal. (C)/ No error (D)

62. Had you informed me earlier (A)/ I would have (B)/ certainly purchase (C)/ the car
from you. (D)/ No error (E)

63. Had the ministers performed (A)/ their duties properly, (B)/ the empire would not
declined so easily. (C)/ No error (D)

64. You would have certainly (A)/ completed the working (B)/ the allotted time (C)/
had you planned it properly. (D)/ No error (E)

65. He refused to marry her because (A)/ be did not like her photograph; (B)/ if he saw
her he would (C)/ not have done it. (D)/ No error (E)

66. If the streets would have been (A)/ clearly marked, (B)/ it would not have taken us
(C)/ so long to find out his house. (D)/ No error (E)

67. Had you indicated (A)/ your choice clearly (B)/ this confusion would (C)/ had been
avoided. (D)/ No error (E)

68. If the tourists (A)/ would have come here, (B)/ I would certainly have (C)/ taken
them around. (D)/ No error (E)

69. We had (A)/ helped him (B)/ if he had (C)/ requested us earlier. (D)/ No error (E)

70. If I saved some money every month (A)/ I would be able to buy a vehicle of my
choice (B)/ in no time. (C)/ No error (D)

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71. If Indian government did not (A)/ help the flood-affected people, (B)/ they will
starve to death.(C)/No error (D)

72. Had we known (A)/ that there was a catch (B)/ in the offer we (C)/ would not have
accepted it. (D)/ No error (E)

73. Had the police not reached (A)/ there in time, the bandits (B)/ had killed him. (C)/
No error (D)

74. If the ozone gases of the atmosphere did not filter out (A)/ the ultraviolet rays of
the sun, life as (B) we know it (C) would not have evolved on earth (D)

75. He told me that if he would have (A)/ spoken to his father (B)/ as I spoke to him,
(C)/ his father would have beaten him. (D)/ No error(E)

76. We would have (A)/ accompanied you to (B)/the picnic spot if you (C)/ would have
told us in advance. (D)/ No error (E)

77. If I were in your position (A)/ I would have respected (B)/ the wishes of my parents
(C)/ and made them happy. (D)/ No error (E)

78. If I am well (A)/ I would (B)/ prefer tea (C)/ to cold drinks. (D)/ No error (E)

79. If I was you (A)/ I would have told (B)/ the chairman to keep (C)/ his mouth shut.
(D)/ No error (E)

80. He wonders how close (A)/ to death be would have been (B)/ if be took the first
(C)/ doctor's advice as gospel. (D)/ No error (E)

81. Had he gone to market, (A)/ he must brought (B)/ a beautiful present for you. (C)/
No error (D)

82. Had I realised (A)/ bow deeply you were committed to completing this work by
today, (B)/ I would not interrupt you so often (C)/ No error (D)

EXPLANATION

1. (A) would have had

2. (B) completed complete

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3. (B) do did

4. (B) lose lost

5. (E) No error

6. (A) have had

7. (C) will would

8. (E) No error

9. (A) have

10. (C) have taken take

11. (D) No error

12. (A) did does

13. (C) take took

14. (B) would pass would have pass

15. (E) No error

16. (A) may be might

17. (A) was were

18. (C) will be would have been

19. (A) would not have had not

20. (A) would be were

21. (A) would have had

22. (A) teach taught

23. (A) was were

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24. (B) came come

25. (B) pessist Pessisted

26. (A) have

27. (D) No error

28. (A) were knowing had known

29. (E) No error

30. (A) you sought you had sought

31. (B) was were

32. (E) No error

33. (B) was knowing had known

34. (A) would have had

35. (B) may might

36. (A) would have had

37. (A) would have had

38. (B) watered waters

39. (B) pass have passed

40. (D) No error

41. (E) No error

42. (A) would have had

43. (A) make made

44. (C) would will

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45. (B) taken been

46. (A) was had been

47. (A) confess confessed

48. (C) leave have

49. (A) would not have had not

50. (B) instigate instigated

51. (D) No error

52. (C) would have had

53. (D) No error

54. (B) gave have given

55. (D) No error

56. (A) would shall

57. (A) sew sown

58. (A) would have had

59. (D) had have

60. (C) will be would have been

61. (A) beat beaten

62. (C) Purchase Purchased

63. (C) not declined no have declined

64. (E) No error

65. (C) saw had seen

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66. (A) would have had

67. (D) Had have

68. (B) would have had

69. (A) had would have

70. (D) No error

71. (A) did does

72. (E) No error

73. (C) had would have

74. (A) did not filter had not filtered

75. (A) would have had

76. (A) would have had

77. (A) were had been

78. (A) am were

79. (A) was had been

80. (C) took had taken

81. (B) must brought must have brought

82. (C) interrupt have interrupted

STEP-02

1. If I was you(a)/ I would not have (b)/ committed this blunder (c)/ No error (d)

2. If I had known (a)/ this yesterday (b)/ I will have helped him (c)/ No error (d)

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3. He fell from a running train (a)/ and would have died (b)/ if the villagers did not get him
admitted in the nearby hospital immediately (c)/ No error (d)

4. This room would look much better (a)/ if you put a furniture (b)/ in that corner. (c)/ No
error (d)

5. His father would have been pleased (a)/ to get him a wrist watch (b)/ if he would have
worked (c)/ harder and secured higher marks in the university examination. (d)/ No error
(e)

6. Had you informed me earlier (a)/ I would have (b)/ certainly purchase (c)/ the car from
you. (d)/ No error (e)

7. If he had informed (a)/ me of his difficulties, (b)/ I would have (c)/ sent the money. (d)/
No error (e)

8. Had I realised (a)/ bow deeply you were committed to completing this work by today, (b)/
I would not interrupt you so often (c)/ No error (d)

9. Had he worked hard (a)/ he would pass the examination (b)/ in first class. (c)/ No error
(d)

10. I would have (a)/ enjoyed the journey more (b)/ if the man in the berth below mine (c)/
would not have snored all the time. No error (e)

11. If I was you (a)/ I would have told (b)/ the chairman to keep (c)/ his mouth shut. (d)/ No
error (e)

12. If you would have (a)/ told me earlier (b)/ I would not have (c)/ submitted my papers. (d)/
No error (e)

13. You would have certainly (a)/ completed the working (b)/ the allotted time (c)/ had you
planned it properly. (d)/ No error (e)

14. Had we known (a)/ that there was a catch (b)/ in the offer we (c)/ would not have
accepted it. (d)/ No error (e)

15. I would have asked him (a)/ to leave our house immediately (b)/ if my father would not
have been (c)/ at home and awake (d)/ No error (e)

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16. If you had (a)/ just hinted at your difficulty, (b)/ I would most certainly help you. (c)/ No
error (d)

17. If I would have realized (a)/ what a bad driver you were (b)/ would not have (c)/ come
with you. (d)/No error (e)

18. If you have read (a)/ the instructions carefully (b)/ you would not have (c)/ answered the
questions wrongly. (d)/ No error (e)

19. If you have read (a)/ the instructions carefully (b)/ you would not have (c)/ answered the
questions wrongly. (d)/ No error (e)

20. Had he not reached in time (a)/ he would have missed (b)/ a golden opportunity which
comes (c)/ once in a while. (d)/ No error (e)

21. If we had Mohan (a)/ in our team we(b)/ would have won the match (c)/ against your
team. (d)/No error (e)

22. If I would have come (a)/ a little earlier, I would have (b)/ got a glimpse (c)/ of my beloved
leader. (d)/ No error (e)

23. If you had read (a)/ the relevant literature carefully (b)/you would have answered (c)/
most of the questions correctly. (d)/ No error (e)

24. You would not have used (a)/ such an insulting language (b)/ if you would have been
accompanied (c)/ by your elder brother. (d)/ No error (e)

25. Had he done (a)/ his home work well (b)/ he would not have (c)/ suffered this
embarrassment (d)/No error (e)

26. If I would have realized (a)/ what a clumsy person you were (b)/ I would not have come
(c)/ with you to this place. (d)/ No error (e)

27. If I had realized (a)/ what a bad teacher you are (b)/ I would not have come (c)/ to you for
any guidance. (d)/ No error (e)

28. The government warned the meat-sellers (a)/ that if they persist in charging (b)/ unfair
prices their licenses (c)/ would be cancelled (d)/ No error (e)

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28. Had he not cautioned me (a)/ I may have come to you (b)/ with this proposal. (c)/ No
error (d)

29. Had the police not reached (a)/ there in time, the bandits (b)/ had killed him. (c)/ No
error (d)

30. Had I not been an (a)/ eye-witness to it, I could (b)/ not have believed it. (c)/ No error (d)

31. I am sure you maybe (a)/ a good cricketer if you (b)/ had not wasted your time on trifles.
(c)/ No error (d)

32. If they were knowing (a)/ about the crab, they would (b)/ not have decided to picnic
there, (c)/ No error (d)

33. If you were the Prime Minister of India, (a)/ what steps would you (b)/ have taken to end
unemployment ? (c)/ No error (d)

35. If I would be a (a)/ millionaire, I would not (b)/ be wasting my time (c)/ waiting for a bus.
(d)/ No error (e)

36. He refused to marry her because (a)/ be did not like her photograph; (b)/ if he saw her he
would (c)/ not have done it. (d)/ No error (e)

37. If you had told me (a)/ before I would give you (b)/ advice on the matter. (c)/No error (d)

38. If he would have (a)/ tried he would (b)/ have succeeded. (c)/ No error (d)

39. If I were (a)/ in his shoes (b)/ I would die with shame. (c)/ No error (d)

40. John would have told (a)/ you the truth (b)/ if you had asked him. (c)/No error (d)

41. If I would have realised (a)/ what a bad person my friend is (b)/ I would have discarded
his friendship. (c)/No error (d)

42. If you had invited me (a)/ I would attend (b)/ your marriage. (c)/ No error (d)

43. If her grandfather (a)/ would have lived three more days (b)/ be would have been too
years old. (c)/ No error (d)

44. Had the train services been normal (a)/ I would have reached (b)/ the place quite well
(c)/ ahead of the scheduled time. (d)/ No error (e)

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Explanation

1. (a) was had been use

2. (c) will would

3. (c) did not get had not got

4. (d) put V2 put

5. (c) would have had not got

6. (c) purchase purchased use

7. (e) No error.

8. (c) would not interrupt would not have interrupted use

9. (b) would pass would have passed use

10. (d) would not have had not use

11. (a) was ds had been use

12. (a) would have had use

13. (e) No error.

14. (e) No error.

15. (c) would not have been had not been use

16. (c) would most certainly help would have most certainly helped use

17. (a) would have had use

18. (a) have had use

19. (a) have had use

20. (e) No error.

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21. (a) had had

22. (a) would have have use

23. (e) No error.

24. (c) would have had use

25. (e) No error.

26. (a) would have had use

27. (e) No error.

28. (b) persist persisted use

29. (b) may might use

30. (c) had would have use

31. (d) No error.

32. (a) may be might/would have been use

33. (a) were knowing had known use

34. (c) have taken take use

35. (a) would be were use

36. (c) saw had seen use

37. (b) would give would have given use

38. (a) would have had use

39. (d) No error.

40. (d) No error.

41. (a) would have had use

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42. (b) would attend would have attended use

43. (b) would have lived had lived use

44. (e) No error.

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