Questões de Concurso

Considering general aspects of the English language, judge the following item.

In the sentence “If the system fails, the backup will start automatically”, the structure represents a first conditional.

Regarding conditional sentences in standard usage, analyze the statements.

I. Zero conditional typically uses present simple in both clauses to state general truths.
II. In first conditional, will belongs in the main clause when indicating a real possibility.
III. Second conditional uses past simple in the if-clause and would plus base form to discuss remote situations.
IV. Third conditional uses past perfect in the if-clause and would have plus past participle to imagine a past alternative.
V. Mixed conditionals are restricted to present conditions with future consequences in formal registers.

Which statements are CORRECT?

Match each type of conditional clause (first column) to the sentence that correctly exemplifies it (second column).

First column ? Conditional type

1. Zero Conditional

2. First Conditional

3. Second Conditional

4. Third Conditional

Second column ? Sentences

(_) If water reaches 100°C, it boils.

(_) If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.

(_) If he studies regularly, he will improve his fluency.

(_) If I were more confident, I would speak English more often.

Choose the correct sequence:

Observe the sentences below.

I. If I were you, I would have stop smoking;

II. Why don’t you come jogging with me?; 

III. If you want to lose weight, you shouldn’t eat so much chocolate;

IV. You’d better start learning now, if you have an exam tomorrow.

Identify the correct option according to the verb tenses:

Read the sentences below and choose the correct one: