Answer :
Let's analyze each set of sentences based on the given bold sentences.
If I weren't so tired, I would go out tonight.
- A. I'm not tired. ❌
- B. I'm not going out tonight. ✅
Explanation: The bold sentence implies that the person is actually tired, so they are not going out.
I would buy a computer if I could afford it.
- A. I want to buy a computer. ✅
- B. I have enough money. ❌
Explanation: The bold sentence indicates the person wants to buy a computer but cannot afford it (they don't have enough money).
If he didn't like his job, he would look for another one.
- A. He doesn't like his job. ❌
- B. He wants to look for another one. ❌
Explanation: The bold sentence is a conditional statement that suggests he does like his job, so there's no need to look for another.
If I were you, I'd see a lawyer.
- A. I'm giving you advice. ✅
- B. I think you should see a lawyer. ✅
Explanation: The sentence clearly indicates both giving advice and suggesting seeing a lawyer.
If he were eighteen, he would be able to vote.
- A. He is eighteen. ❌
- B. He can't vote. ✅
Explanation: The sentence implies he is not eighteen, thus he can't vote.
If I had a dog, I would call him Rex.
- A. I haven't got a dog. ✅
- B. My dog's name is Rex. ❌
Explanation: The sentence indicates the person doesn't have a dog.
If the weather weren't so bad, I'd go away for the weekend.
- A. The weather isn't very bad. ❌
- B. I'm going away for the weekend. ❌
Explanation: The sentence implies the weather is very bad, and they are not going away.
Now, let's create sentences based on the given situations:
You find a kitten in the street.
- If I found a kitten in the street, I would keep it.
You see someone drowning.
- If I saw someone drowning, I would call for help and try to assist them if I could do so safely.
You have toothache.
- If I had a toothache, I would visit a dentist to get it checked.
You meet someone famous.
- If I met someone famous, I would ask for a photo with them.
You lose your wallet.
- If I lost my wallet, I would retrace my steps and possibly report it to the authorities.
You break your mum's expensive vase.
- If I broke my mum's expensive vase, I would apologize and try to replace it.
You are elected Prime Minister of your country.
- If I were elected Prime Minister, I would work on implementing policies to improve education and healthcare.
You get stuck in a lift.
- If I got stuck in a lift, I would press the emergency button and wait calmly for help.