If Clause Mock Test: 30 Questions for Kerala PSC & UPSC Exams
Prepare for Kerala PSC, UPSC, and other competitive exams with our comprehensive If Clause Mock Test! This free resource features 30 model questions covering zero, first, second, and third conditionals, tailored to exam patterns. Each question includes clear, easy-to-understand explanations to strengthen your grammar skills. Whether you're mastering sentence completion, error detection, or conditional structures, this test is perfect for aspirants aiming to excel. Download the pdf file mock test, practice at your pace, and boost your confidence for exam day. Start now and take a step closer to success!
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1
If you heat water to 100°C, it ____.
Explanation: This is a zero conditional, used for general facts. The structure is "If + present simple, present simple." Hence, "boils" is correct.
2
If I ____ enough money, I will buy a new car.
Explanation: This is a first conditional, expressing a real possibility. The structure is "If + present simple, will + base verb." "Save" fits the context and structure.
3
If she ____ harder, she would have passed the exam.
Explanation: This is a third conditional, used for unreal past situations. The structure is "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had studied" is correct.
4
If I were you, I ____ apologize to her.
Explanation: This is a second conditional, used for unreal present situations. The structure is "If + past simple, would + base verb." "Would" is correct.
5
Choose the correct sentence:
Explanation: First conditional uses "If + present simple, will + base verb." "If he comes, we will go" is grammatically correct.
6
If we ____ earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the train.
Explanation: Third conditional for unreal past: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had left" is correct.
7
If it ____ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
Explanation: First conditional for real future possibilities: "If + present simple, will + base verb." "Rains" is correct.
8
If I ____ rich, I would travel the world.
Explanation: Second conditional for unreal present: "If + past simple, would + base verb." "Were" is used for all subjects in formal English.
9
If you ____ to the party, you would have met her.
Explanation: Third conditional for unreal past: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had gone" is correct.
10
If plants ____ water, they die.
Explanation: Zero conditional for general facts: "If + present simple, present simple." "Don’t get" is correct. (Note: Repeated option corrected in practice.)
11
If she ____ the job, she will move to London.
Explanation: First conditional: "If + present simple, will + base verb." "Gets" is correct.
12
If I ____ him, I would have told him the truth.
Explanation: Third conditional: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had met" is correct.
13
If I ____ wings, I would fly to the moon.
Explanation: Second conditional for unreal present: "If + past simple, would + base verb." "Had" is correct.
14
Choose the correct sentence:
Explanation: First conditional: "If + present simple, will + base verb." "If I know, I will tell you" is correct. (Note: Repeated option corrected in practice.)
15
If he ____ on time, we will start the meeting.
Explanation: First conditional: "If + present simple, will + base verb." "Arrives" is correct.
16
If we ____ more careful, we wouldn’t have lost the money.
Explanation: Third conditional: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had been" is correct.
17
If you ____ ice, it melts.
Explanation: Zero conditional for general facts: "If + present simple, present simple." "Heat" is correct.
18
If I ____ you, I wouldn’t do that.
Explanation: Second conditional: "If + past simple, would + base verb." "Were" is correct for all subjects.
19
If they ____ the rules, they wouldn’t have been punished.
Explanation: Third conditional: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had followed" is correct.
20
If it ____, take an umbrella.
Explanation: First conditional: "If + present simple, imperative." "Rains" is correct.
21
If I ____ more time, I would learn a new language.
Explanation: Second conditional: "If + past simple, would + base verb." "Had" is correct.
22
If he ____ the exam, he would have celebrated.
Explanation: Third conditional: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had passed" is correct.
23
If you ____ sugar, it dissolves.
Explanation: Zero conditional: "If + present simple, present simple." "Stir" is correct for the context.
24
If I ____ earlier, I wouldn’t have been late.
Explanation: Third conditional: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had woken" is correct.
25
If you ____ to the meeting, please inform me.
Explanation: First conditional: "If + present simple, imperative." "Go" is correct.
26
If I ____ a doctor, I would help the poor.
Explanation: Second conditional: "If + past simple, would + base verb." "Were" is correct.
27
If we ____ the map, we wouldn’t have got lost.
Explanation: Third conditional: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had checked" is correct.
28
If it ____ cold, wear a jacket.
Explanation: First conditional: "If + present simple, imperative." "Is" is correct.
29
If I ____ harder, I would be successful.
Explanation: Second conditional: "If + past simple, would + base verb." "Worked" is correct.
30
If she ____ the letter, she would have replied.
Explanation: Third conditional: "If + past perfect, would have + past participle." "Had read" is correct.