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Exercise "If clauses", created by here4u (a free exercise to learn English):
Results of the 5 515 people who have taken this test:
Average mark: 43.5 / 100 Share
Latest member with a 100/100 (perfect mark): icare29 / FRANCE, on Monday 06 March - 12:17:
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Stats (5514 candidates)
Question 1 passed: 76 %
Dear Macha, I'm Sara, 18,from France, and my parents are making my life miserable ... I wish you (can/help)* me find a solution.
Question 2 passed: 29.7 %
I was offered the opportunity to go and study in the U.S., but my parents (not /let)* me go.
Question 3 passed: 15.8 %
They said they wish I (never /give)* that idea to go and study so far away. In their opinion, it's a stupid suggestion!
Question 4 passed: 30.4 %
For them, my going away from home is like 'perdition'. I, a well-bred young lady, would be left alone, on my own, lost without them! Can you imagine that? I wish I (never/ act)*
Question 5 passed: 48.2 %
as if I (be) * their property!
Question 6 passed: 47.6 %
Don't you think it's high time I (assert)* myself,
Question 7 passed: 45.4 %
(ignore)* their remarks,
Question 8 passed: 43.6 %
and (live)* my own life and not my parents' ?
Question 9 passed: 42.6 %
I, for my part, think it's about time I (make) * my own choices!
Question 10 passed: 45.6 %
My parents argue that if I (be)* sensible,
Question 11 passed: 38.1 %
I (understand)* that I should study here where everything is free and handy for everyone.
Question 12 passed: 43.2 %
They think it's time I (make)* a living, especially as I have 3 younger brothers and sisters and they say they can't afford my tuition in the U.S.!
Question 13 passed: 42.2 %
They'd rather I (give up) * the idea altogether! Please, Macha, help me! I need your advice!
Question 14 passed: 53.7 %
Dear Sara, If I (be)* you,
Question 15 passed: 43.8 %
I (not/rush)* into such a decision! It's true that you're not an only child! In fact, you're no longer a child!
Question 16 passed: 51 %
You wish you (can/make)* your decisions freely! I understand you! But you have to consider the financial impact of your studying in the U.S. on your family!
Question 17 passed: 19.9 %
Sara, it's too late to make preparations for this coming year\! I wish you (organise)* that project a year in advance ...
Question 18 passed: 36.8 %
Now, as it is, it's about time you (realise)* you can start studying near your home, and prepare long term arrangements to go after your dream, if you persist in this line of thinking!
Question 19 passed: 15.7 %
Of course, you wish your parents (accept)* your request more easily, but you should have tried to get a scholarship to help them!
Question 20 passed: 24.9 %
If only you (think)* about this important decision before, you could be starting to study in the U.S. next autumn! This may sound harsh, but it may be a good lesson to remember! Yours sincerely. Macha
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