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Practice #1 - answers

1. If I spoke Portuguese, I would have less trouble in Brazil.

___F__ a. I speak Portuguese.

___PT___ b. I have trouble in Brazil.

2. The Ambassador will help the negotiations if she stays another year.

___T__ a. We don't know if the ambassador will stay another year.

___F__ b. We know that the Ambassador will help with the negotiations.

3. If Oliver weren't already an officer, I would recommend his promotion.

___F__ a. Oliver is not an officer.

___F__ b. I don't respect Oliver.

4. Dick said if he were I, he would quit the Army.

___T__ a. I am in the Army.

___F__ b. I am giving Dick some advice.

5. If Atlanta were an older city, it would have some historical sites.

___F__ a. Atlanta has a lot of historical sites.

___PT_ b. Most of Atlanta was built in the last 100 years.

6. If I weren't on a diet, I'd have the Linzertorte for desert.

___PT_ a. I'm overweight.

___F__ b. I will have the Linzertorte for desert.

7. If you leave your computer on overnight, it won't harm the CPU.

___T__ a. It's OK to leave your computer on overnight.

___T__ b. The CPU will be OK if you don't turn off your computer at night.

8. You will prolong the life of your car if you change the oil often.

___T__ a. Changing the oil is good for your engine.

___F__ b. Changing the oil is not important.

9. I'll drive if you rent the car.

___F__ a. We'll share the expenses.

___F__ b. We'll share the driving.

10. Jimmy will drown if we don't do something right now!

___F__ a. Jimmy is dead.

___T__ b. We can help Jimmy.