Conditional Sentences - Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Topic: Conditional

Questions:

1. Which of the following sentences is correct?

a) If a ruby is heated, it temporarily loses its colour.

b) If a ruby is heated, it temporarily lose its colour.

c) If a ruby is heated, it temporarily will lose its colour.

d) If a ruby heated, it temporarily loses its colour.

2. If I --- a millionaire, I --- help every worth cause.

a) am, shall

b) was, will

c) were, would

d) would, would

3. Choose the correct sentence:

a) If I found a bag in the street, I will take it to the police.

b) If I found a bag in the street, I would take it to the police.

c) If I found a bag in the street, I took it to the police.

d) If I found a bag in the street, I will be taking it to the police.

4. If we had a boat, we --- the river.

a) will be crossing

b) will cross

c) would cross

d) would make cross

5. If I --- you, I would never do it.

a) was

b) were

c) had been

d) have been

6. This could have worked if I --- been more cautious.

a) had

b) might

c) have

d) would

7. He --- arrested if he had tried to leave the country.

a) would have

b) must be

c) could he

d) would have been

8. If I had known you were coming ---

a) I would go to the station

b) I would have gone to the station

c) I had gone to the station

d) I would be going to the station

9. Had I been in your situation, --- the offer.

a) I would not accept

b) I had accepted

c) I would accept

d) I would have accepted

10. If there were a concert today, ---

a) I would go

b) I would be gone

c) I would be going

d) I would have gone

11. If he has time, he --- us next Friday.

a) will visit

b) visit

c) visits

d) visited

12. It would be pleasant/better if we --- where to go.

a) know

b) known

c) knew

d) had known

13. If I knew the answer, --- tell you.

a) I will

b) I would

c) I must

d) I can

14. If teaching --- more, fewer teachers/students would leave the profession.

a) had paid

b) is paying

c) paid

d) has paid

15. If the sun didn't shine, fruits ---

a) wouldn't ripen

b) did not ripen

c) will not ripen

d) has not ripen

16. If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully.

a) would handle

b) will handle

c) handle

d) would have handled

17. He --- to see us if he had been able to.

a) had come

b) came

c) is coming

d) would have come

18. What would have happened if ---?

a) The bridge is broken

b) The bridge would break

c) The bridge had broken

d) The bridge had been broken

19. No one would have attended the lecture if you --- the truth about the guest speaker.

a) told

b) had told

c) tell

d) would tell

Answers With Explanation:

1. a) If a ruby is heated, it temporarily loses its colour. (This is a Zero Conditional sentence expressing a scientific fact. Structure: If + Present Simple, Present Simple. বৈজ্ঞানিক সত্য বুঝাতে Zero Conditional হয়।)

2. c) were, would (Second Conditional used for hypothetical situations. Structure: If + Past Indefinite (were), Subject + would + V1. কল্পনা বুঝাতে 'were' এবং 'would' বসে।)

3. b) If I found a bag in the street, I would take it to the police. (Second Conditional. 'Found' is Past Indefinite, so the main clause uses 'would take'. 'Found' পাস্ট টেন্সে থাকায় 'would take' হবে।)

4. c) would cross (Second Conditional. 'Had' acts as the main verb (Past Indefinite). Structure: If + Past, ... would + V1. 'Had' এখানে মূল ভার্ব, তাই 'would cross' হবে।)

5. b) were (In conditional sentences, 'be' verb in the if-clause is always 'were' for all subjects to indicate unreality. অসম্ভব কল্পনা বুঝাতে সব subject এর সাথে 'were' বসে।)

6. a) had (Third Conditional. Structure: ... could/would have + V3 ... if + Subject + had + V3. 'Could have worked' আছে, তাই 'had been' হবে।)

7. d) would have been (Third Conditional (Passive). "If he had tried" matches with "would have been arrested". 'Had tried' থাকায় 'would have been' হবে।)

8. b) I would have gone to the station (Third Conditional. "If I had known" (Past Perfect) takes "would have gone" in the main clause. 'Had known' থাকায় 'would have gone' হবে।)

9. d) I would have accepted (Third Conditional with inversion. "Had I been" = "If I had been". Main clause takes "would have + V3". 'Had I been' থাকায় 'would have accepted' হবে।)

10. a) I would go (Second Conditional. "Were" indicates hypothetical present/future. Main clause takes "would + V1". 'Were' থাকায় 'would go' হবে।)

11. a) will visit (First Conditional. "If he has time" (Present Simple) implies a real possibility. Main clause takes "will + V1". 'Has time' প্রেজেন্ট টেন্সে, তাই 'will visit' হবে।)

12. c) knew (Second Conditional. "It would be" suggests the if-clause must be in Past Simple. 'Would be' থাকায় 'knew' হবে।)

13. b) I would (Second Conditional. "Knew" is Past Simple. Main clause takes "would". 'Knew' পাস্ট টেন্সে, তাই 'would' হবে।)

14. c) paid (Second Conditional. "Would leave" in the result clause indicates the if-clause must be Past Simple ('paid'). 'Would leave' থাকায় 'paid' হবে।)

15. a) wouldn't ripen (Second Conditional. "Didn't shine" is Past Simple. Main clause takes "would/wouldn't + V1". 'Didn't shine' থাকায় 'wouldn't ripen' হবে।)

16. a) would handle (Second Conditional. "If I were you" takes "would + V1". 'Were' থাকায় 'would handle' হবে।)

17. d) would have come (Third Conditional. "If he had been able to" matches with "would have come". 'Had been' থাকায় 'would have come' হবে।)

18. c) The bridge had broken (Third Conditional. "What would have happened" requires "if + Past Perfect". 'Would have happened' থাকায় 'had broken' হবে।)

19. b) had told (Third Conditional. "No one would have attended" requires "if + Past Perfect". 'Would have attended' থাকায় 'had told' হবে।)

TOPIC: CONDITIONAL SENTENCE

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

Here are the questions rewritten in the spacious, vertical format with answers and explanations.

01. Identify the correct form of Conditional-[46th BCS]

A. Had you been there on time, you could have had the information.

B. If you had been there on time, you could have the information.

C. If you had been there on time, you might get the information.

D. Had been you there, you could have got the information.

Ans: A

(Explanation: This is an example of an Inverted Third Conditional. The standard structure is "If + Past Perfect, ... would/could/might + have + V3". When "If" is omitted, the auxiliary "Had" is placed before the subject.

• Structure: Had + Subject + V3 ..., Subject + could have + V3.

• Option A follows this perfectly: "Had you been... could have had".

• Option B is incorrect because the result clause "could have" is missing the past participle (should be "could have had").)

02. This could have worked if I ______ been more far sighted. [45th BCS]

A. have

B. had

C. might

D. would

Ans: B

(Explanation: This is a Third Conditional sentence describing an unreal past situation. The result clause uses "could have worked" (modal + have + V3). Therefore, the 'If' clause must use the Past Perfect Tense (had + V3). Correct: "if I had been".)

03. Complete the sentence: If I were you, I ______ take the money : [42nd BCS]

A. Shall

B. will

C. would

D. may

Ans: C

(Explanation: This is a Second Conditional sentence, which is used for hypothetical or advice-giving situations ("If I were you"). The structure requires: If + Past Simple (subjunctive "were"), ... would + Base Verb. Correct: "I would take".)

04. Fill in the gap with the right tense : When water ______ it turns into ice. [38th BCS]

A. will freeze

B. freezes

C. freezes

D. would freeze

Ans: B (or C)

(Explanation: This is a Zero Conditional sentence because it describes a scientific fact/general truth. In Zero Conditionals, both the condition and the result use the Present Simple Tense. "When water freezes, it turns into ice.")

05. This could have worked if I ______ been more cautious. [36th BCS]

A. had

B. have

C. might

D. would

Ans: A

(Explanation: Similar to Question 02, this is a Third Conditional sentence. The result "could have worked" requires the condition to be in the Past Perfect ("if I had been").)

06. If I ______ a king! [34th BCS]

A. am

B. was

C. were

D. shall be

Ans: C

(Explanation: This is a sentence expressing an unreal wish or hypothetical desire. In English grammar (Subjunctive mood), when expressing a wish or condition contrary to fact, "to be" becomes "were" for all subjects. "If I were a king!")

07. What would have happened if______ [27th BCS]

A. the bridge is broken

B. the bridge would break

C. the bridge had broken

D. the bridge had been broken

Ans: C

(Explanation: The main clause is in the Third Conditional format ("would have happened"). The 'If' clause must be in the Past Perfect Tense. "If the bridge had broken" (Active voice intransitive usage is common for structures breaking/collapsing). Option D "had been broken" is passive, implying someone broke it intentionally, but C is the most natural fit for an accident/event.)

08. He______arrested if he had tried to leave the country. [26th BCS]

A. would

B. would have been

C. would have been

D. must be

Ans: B (or C)

(Explanation: The 'If' clause is Past Perfect ("had tried"). The result clause must be Third Conditional Passive: would have been + V3 (arrested). Options B and C are identical; both are correct.)

09. Complete the following sentence. If I had known you were coming______ [23rd BCS]

A. I would go to the station.

B. I had gone to the station.

C. I would have gone to the station.

D. I would be going to the station.

Ans: C

(Explanation: The 'If' clause is Past Perfect ("had known"). The result clause must follow the Third Conditional pattern: would have + Past Participle. "I would have gone to the station" is correct.)

10. If a ruby is heated, it - temporarily loose its color. [18th BCS]

A. would

B. will

C. does

D. has

Ans: B

(Explanation: This describes a specific scientific result of a condition. While Zero Conditional (Present-Present) is used for general truths ("it loses"), when presented as a specific hypothesis "If X happens...", the First Conditional (If + Present, ... Will + Base) is also standard. Given the options, "will" is the correct choice. Note: "Loose" in the question is likely a typo for the verb "lose".)

11. If I were you, I (handle) the situation more carefully. Which of the following verb forms best completes the above sentence? [13th BCS]

A. would handle

B. will handle

C. handl

D. would have handled

Ans: A

(Explanation: "If I were you" marks a Second Conditional (hypothetical). The result clause requires would + base verb. Correct: "I would handle".)

12. He ______ to see us if he had been able to.' [10th BCS]

A. would come

B. would have come

C. may have come

D. may come

Ans: B

(Explanation: The condition "if he had been able to" is in the Past Perfect (Third Conditional). The result clause must match this structure: would have + Past Participle. Correct: "He would have come".)

Primary Questions

01. If the price is low demand______ [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০ (১ম পর্যায়)]

A. will be increased

B. will increase

C. is increased

D. would be increased

Ans: B

(Explanation: This is a First Conditional sentence expressing a likely future result. The structure is: If + Present Indefinite (is), ... Future Indefinite (will increase). While "will be increased" (Passive) is grammatically possible, "demand will increase" (Active) is the standard and most natural usage in economic contexts.)

02. I wish I ______ the wings of a bird. [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক (৩য় পর্যায়) ২০১৯]

A. have

B. had

C. owned

D. put on

Ans: B

(Explanation: When "I wish" expresses a desire for something impossible or contrary to fact in the present, the verb following it must be in the Past Indefinite Tense. "I wish I had".)

03. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for______ [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৮ (স্থগিত ২০১৪) সেট-৭২৭৭]

A. clear evidence

B. building material

C. a cement mixer

D. something to cover a parth

Ans: A

(Explanation: In this context, the adjective "concrete" is metaphorical, meaning solid, real, or definite. Therefore, "concrete proof" means "clear evidence".)

04. If we had a boat, we ______ the river - [প্রা. সহ. শি. (যমুনা) ২০১২]

A. would cross

B. will cross

C. will be crossing

D. would make crossed

Ans: A

(Explanation: This is a Second Conditional sentence used for hypothetical situations.

• If-clause: Past Indefinite ("had").

• Result clause: would + base verb ("would cross").)

05. If I ______ you, I would never do it. [প্রা. সহ. শি. (পদ্মা) ২০০৭]

A. was

B. were

C. had been

D. have been

Ans: B

(Explanation: This is a classic example of the Subjunctive Mood in conditional sentences. When expressing an impossible condition (like being someone else), "to be" becomes "were" for all subjects. "If I were you".)

Teacher Registration Questions

01. If I had known you were coming______ [১৪তম বেসরকারি শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (স্কুল/সমপর্যায়) ২০১৭]

A. I would go to the station

B. I had gone to the station

C. I would have gone to the station

D. I would be going to the station

Ans: C

(Explanation: This is a Third Conditional sentence describing an unreal past situation. The structure is: If + Past Perfect (had known), ... would have + Past Participle (gone). Therefore, "I would have gone to the station" is correct.)

02. If I had seen him ______ [১৩তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (স্কুল/সমপর্যায় ২) ২০১৬]

A. I would tell him the matter

B. I might tell him the matter

C. I will have told him the matter

D. I might have told him the matter

Ans: D

(Explanation: This is also a Third Conditional sentence. The 'If' clause is in the Past Perfect (had seen). The result clause requires would/could/might + have + Past Participle. Option D fits this structure perfectly.)

04. I wish I ______ a sweet song. [১০তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (স্কুল/সমপর্যায় ২) ২০১৬]

A. sang

B. shall sing

C. can sing

D. will sing

Ans: A

(Explanation: When using "I wish" to express a desire about the present (that is not currently true), we use the Past Indefinite Tense. "I wish I sang" implies "I am sorry that I do not sing" or "I want to be able to sing now".)

05. If I were a bird,______ [১২তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন (স্কুল পর্যায়-২) ২০১৫]

A. I would fly in the sky

B. I should fly in the sky

C. I will fly in the sky

D. I flew in the sky

Ans: A

(Explanation: This is a Second Conditional sentence expressing an unreal situation in the present. The structure is: If + Subject + were, ... Subject + would + Base Verb. "I would fly in the sky" is the correct result clause.)

06. If I had a typewriter,______ [১২তম প্রভাষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৫]

A. I will type myself

B. I would have typed myself

C. I would type myself

D. I might have typed myself

Ans: C

(Explanation: Here, "had" is the main verb (Past Indefinite), indicating possession, not an auxiliary verb. This makes it a Second Conditional sentence. The result clause requires would + Base Verb. Therefore, "I would type myself" is correct.)

07. If you wanted, I (help) you. [১২তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ২০১৫]

A. helped

B. would help

C. will help

D. can help

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Wanted" is in the Past Indefinite tense. This triggers the Second Conditional structure. The correct form for the result is would + help.)

08. No sooner ______ than the students stand up. [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা ২০১৪]

A. the teacher enter the class

B. do the teacher enter the class

C. does the teacher enter the class

D. had the teacher entered the class

Ans: C

(Explanation: Note the tense of the second clause: "the students stand up" (Present Indefinite). To match this present context (describing a habit or general truth), the first clause must also be in the present. The structure is: No sooner + does + Subject + Base Verb. Therefore, "does the teacher enter" matches the tense of "stand". Note: If the second part were "stood up", the answer would have been D "had the teacher entered".)

09. 1971 was the year______ [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা ২০১৪]

A. when Bangldesh is born

B. when Bangladesh came to being

C. when Bangladesh came into being

D. when Bangladesh comes to being

Ans: C

(Explanation: The correct idiom is "come into being," meaning to be created or start to exist. Since 1971 is in the past, the past tense "came into being" is required.)

10. Had I the wings of a bird______ [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা ২০১৪]

A. I flew in the sky

B. I could fly in the sky

C. I fly in the sky

D. I would have flown in the sky

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Had I the wings" is an inverted form of "If I had the wings". Since "had" is the main verb (possession), this is a Second Conditional (unreal present). The result clause takes would/could + Base Verb. Option B "could fly" fits this rule. Option D would be correct only if the 'If' clause were Past Perfect, e.g., "Had I had the wings" or "Had I known".)

11. The man is too dishonest ______ [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা ২০১৪]

A. to tell a lie

B. to take bribe

C. to speak the truth

D. to steal something

Ans: C

(Explanation: The structure "too + adjective + to + verb" has a negative implication. "Too dishonest to speak the truth" means "He is so dishonest that he cannot speak the truth." Options A, B, and D would imply he is too dishonest to do bad things, which is illogical.)

12. It is many years since ___ [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা ২০১৪]

A. I meet you

B. I help you

C. I met you

D. I have met you

Ans: C

(Explanation: When "since" is preceded by a clause in the Present Tense (It is...), the clause following "since" must be in the Past Indefinite Tense. Therefore, "I met you" is correct.)

13. The old man walks slowly lest___. [১১তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা ২০১৪]

A. he falls

B. he may fall

C. he should fall

D. he fell down

Ans: C

(Explanation: The conjunction "lest" is always followed by the subject and the modal auxiliary "should" (or sometimes the subjunctive base verb). Therefore, "he should fall" is the correct grammatical structure.)

Bank Questions

01. If he is not interested, we will ______ the proposal. [Global Islami Bank Ltd. Probationary Officer 2021]

A. vacant

B. impulse

C. abandon

D. remove

Ans: C

(Explanation: The sentence is in the First Conditional (If + Present, Future). The context suggests giving up on a proposal if there is no interest. "Abandon" means to give up or discontinue something. "Remove" is less specific to proposals (usually remove an object), and "vacant"/"impulse" do not fit grammatically or semantically.)

02. If the bus to the airport hadn't been so late, we ______ the plane. [Janata Bank Ltd. Officer (Cash) 2020]

A. had caught

B. would catch

C. can catch

D. would have caught

Ans: D

(Explanation: This is a Third Conditional sentence describing an unreal past situation.

• Structure: If + Past Perfect (hadn't been), ... would have + Past Participle (would have caught).)

03. If you had come earlier, you would - found a good seat. [Rupali Bank Ltd. Senior Officer 2020]

A. have

B. has

C. had

D. was

Ans: A

(Explanation: This is also a Third Conditional sentence. The structure for the result clause is "would + have + Past Participle (found)". Therefore, "have" is the correct auxiliary verb.)

04. If cigarettes were banned, life healthier. [Bangladesh Bank Officer (General) 2019]

A. will be

B. become

C. should become

D. would become

Ans: D

(Explanation: This is a Second Conditional sentence (hypothetical situation).

• Structure: If + Past Simple (were banned), ... would + Base Verb (would become).)

05. When water ___, it into ice. [BKB Officer 2017]

A. will freeze, turns

B. freezes, turns

C. would freeze, turned

D. froze, turns

Ans: B

(Explanation: This is a Zero Conditional sentence describing a general scientific truth. Both clauses use the Present Simple Tense. "When water freezes, it turns into ice.")

06. I wish you ______ the problem. [Petrobangla UDA 2017]

A. Solve

B. would solve

C. can solve

D. could solve

Ans: D

(Explanation: When using "wish" to express an ability or possibility in the present/future that one wants to happen, we use "could". If expressing a desire for someone to change their behavior or willingness, we use "would". In the context of solving a problem (ability), "could solve" is the standard fit.)

07. If everybody liked the same kind of tea, ______ only one kind of tea. [Modhumoti Bank Ltd. PO 2017]

A. that

B. it would

C. there would be

D. would be

Ans: C

(Explanation: Second Conditional. "If everybody liked" (Past Simple) requires "would be" in the result clause. The subject "there" is needed to assert existence. "There would be only one kind...")

08. If the roof______, we all___die. [National Bank Ltd. PO 2013]

A. fell, would

B. fall, would

C. fallen, would

D. falling, would

Ans: A

(Explanation: Second Conditional (Hypothetical/Unlikely future).

• Structure: If + Past Simple (fell), ... would + Base Verb (die).)

09. If she ______ her identity card, she ______ in trouble. [National Bank Ltd. PO 2013]

A. lose, would be

B. loses, will be

C. will lose, would be

D. loses, would be

Ans: B

(Explanation: First Conditional (Real possibility).

• Structure: If + Present Simple (loses), ... Future Simple (will be).)

10. Fill in the blank with appropriate pairs of words: If I ______ to the cinema, I ______ an interesting film. [Agrani Bank Ltd. Officer 2013]

A. go, see

B. went, watch

C. shall go, watch

D. went, would watch

Ans: D

(Explanation: Option D follows the correct Second Conditional structure: If + Past Simple (went), ... would + Base Verb (would watch). The other options have mismatched tenses.)

11. Even if it rains I shall come' means. [Basic Bank Assistant Manager 2012]

A. if I come it will not rain

B. if it rains I shall not come

C. I will certainly come whether it rains or not

D. whenever there is rain I shall come

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Even if" emphasizes that a condition (rain) will not prevent the result (coming). It means the action will happen regardless of the circumstance.)

12. If I ______ not met you, I would still be living in Delhi now. [DBBL MTO 2012]

A. have

B. had

C. did

D. none of these

Ans: B

(Explanation: This is a Mixed Conditional. The 'If' clause refers to the past ("If I had not met you" - Past Perfect), and the result clause refers to the present ("I would still be living" - Second Conditional structure). The correct auxiliary for the past condition is "had".)

13. To answer accurately is more important than______. [NCC Bank Limited MTO 2011]

A. a quick finish

B. to finish quickly

C. to finish quickly

D. you finish quickly

Ans: B (or C)

(Explanation: This sentence requires Parallel Structure. The first part uses an infinitive ("To answer"). The comparison must also use an infinitive ("to finish").)

14. ______better, the team would have been able to defeat the opponent. [BHBFC Officer 2011]

A. If it prepares

B. If prepares

C. Had it prepared

D. Preparing

Ans: C

(Explanation: This is an inverted Third Conditional. "Had it prepared" is equivalent to "If it had prepared". The result clause ("would have been able") indicates a past unreal situation.)

15. If people were a little more tolerant, our world ______ a better place. [BHBFC Officer 2011]

A. will become

B. would be

C. will be

D. would have been

Ans: B

(Explanation: Second Conditional. "If people were" (Past Simple) leads to a result with "would be".)

16. If we ______ enough money we would have bought the property. [IBA-MBA Admission Test 2010-11]

A. had

B. have had

C. have been had

D. were

Ans: A

(Explanation: The result clause is Third Conditional ("would have bought"). Strictly, the condition should be Past Perfect ("If we had had"). However, since "had had" is not an option, Option A ("had") is the accepted answer in this context, effectively forming a Mixed Conditional (If we had money [general state], we would have bought [past action]).)

17. If I______ a bicycle, I______ride everyday. [Sonali Bank Ltd. Officer 2010]

A. wish, will

B. had, would

C. had had, would

D. wish, would

Ans: B

(Explanation: Second Conditional. Used for hypothetical situations in the present.

• Structure: If + Past Simple (had - meaning possession), ... would + Base Verb (ride).)

18. The teacher would understand it if you ______ it to him more slowly. [National Bank Ltd. MTO 2010]

A. would explain

B. had explained

C. explain

D. explained

Ans: D

(Explanation: Second Conditional. The result clause has "would understand", so the 'If' clause must be in the Past Simple (explained).)

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. Would that I______ to college. [সামরিক ভূমি ও ক্যান্টনমেন্ট অধিদপ্তর- প্রভাষক ২০২৫]

A. can go

B. shall go

C. could go

D. might have gone

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Would that" is a formal/poetic expression used to express a strong wish or regret, similar to "I wish". When wishing for the ability to do something in the present or future, we use "could" + base verb. "Would that I could go" means "I wish I could go".)

02. If he _____ the money, he would have bought a fast car. [নার্সিং ও মিডওয়াইফারি অধিদপ্তর- মিডওয়াইফ-২০২৪]

A. has

B. had

C. had had

D. would have

Ans: C

(Explanation: This is a Third Conditional sentence (unreal past). The result clause is "would have bought" (would have + V3). Therefore, the 'If' clause must be in the Past Perfect Tense (had + V3). The V3 of 'have' is 'had', so the correct form is "had had".)

03. Choose the correct sentence. [তথ্য ও সম্প্রচার মন্ত্রণালয় এর ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা ২০২৩]

A. If knew your number, I will call you.

B. If I know your number, I would call you.

C. If I knew your number, I would call you.

D. If I had known your number, I would call you.

Ans: C

(Explanation: This is a Second Conditional sentence used for hypothetical situations in the present. Structure: If + Past Indefinite ("knew"), Subject + would + Base Verb ("would call"). Option D is incorrect because "had known" (3rd Cond) requires "would have called".)

04. The dog ______ if you pull its tail. [BRDB-এর সহকারী পল্লী উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা-২০২৩]

A. bark

B. barks

C. barking

D. will bark

Ans: D

(Explanation: This follows the First Conditional structure, which predicts a likely result of a specific action. Structure: If + Present Indefinite ("pull"), Future Indefinite ("will bark"). Note: While 'barks' is possible for general truths (Zero Conditional), 'will bark' is the standard answer for specific warnings in exams.)

03 (Duplicate). If I ______ rich, I would travel around the world. [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর-এর ফার্মাসিস্ট/মেডিকেল টেকনোলজিস্ট ২০২০]

A. am

B. was

C. were

D. have been

Ans: C

(Explanation: In Second Conditional sentences expressing unreal or hypothetical situations, the verb "to be" becomes "were" for all subjects (I, he, she, it).)

05. Had I known in advance, I – enough money. [তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. would take

B. took

C. will take

D. would have taken

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Had I known" is an inverted form of "If I had known" (Third Conditional). The result clause requires "would have + V3 (taken)".)

05 (Duplicate). She spoke as though she (know) all. [পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা ২০১৯]

A. had know

B. had known

C. know

D. knows

Ans: B

(Explanation: When "as though" or "as if" is preceded by a verb in the Past Tense ("spoke"), the verb following it must be in the Past Perfect Tense ("had known").)

06. Had I seen him there______ [প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা অধিদপ্তরের এস্টিমেটর ২০১৯]

A. I would talk to him.

B. I would have talked to him.

C. I would talked to him.

D. I would have talk to him.

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Had I seen him" corresponds to the Third Conditional. The result clause must be "would have talked".)

07. If your sister______, Katrina would come. [শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. invites

B. invited

C. inviting

D. were invited

Ans: B

(Explanation: The result clause "would come" indicates a Second Conditional. The 'If' clause requires the Past Indefinite Tense. "Invited" fits the active voice best here (implying: "If your sister invited [her]").)

08. Had I known her, I______ her. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৯]

A. would meet

B. would had meet

C. would have met

D. would met

Ans: C

(Explanation: Third Conditional: "Had I known" -> "would have met".)

09. Had I been a bird, I______ in the sky. [তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. flew

B. would have flown

C. would have flawn

D. were flying

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Had I been" (If I had been) is Third Conditional. Result: "would have flown".)

10. ______ I known the fact, I would have informed you about that. [NSI-এর অফিস সহকারী ২০১৮]

A. If

B. None

C. Were

D. Had

Ans: D

(Explanation: This is an inverted conditional. Dropping "If" requires placing the auxiliary "Had" at the beginning: "Had I known...".)

11. But for your help I______ [১৬তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা (স্কুল পর্যায়) ২০১৯]

A. would have failed

B. would fail

C. will fail

D. will have failed

Ans: A

(Explanation: "But for" means "If it hadn't been for". This phrase implies a past condition (Third Conditional context), so the result is "would have failed".)

12. Had I riches, (help) you. [১৮ তম শিক্ষক নিবন্ধন ও প্রত্যয়ন পরীক্ষা ২০১৯]

A. would helped

B. had helped

C. would have helped

D. will help

Ans: C

(Explanation: Strictly speaking, "Had I riches" means "If I had money" (Second Conditional), which should take "would help". However, since "would help" is not an option, and "would helped" (A) is grammatically wrong, option C "would have helped" is the intended answer, treating "Had I..." as a marker for the past conditional structure in this specific exam context.)

13. If I ______ you, I would never do it. [BREB-এর সহকারী এনফোর্সমেন্ট কো-অর্ডিনেটর ২০১৭]

A. was

B. were

C. had been

D. have been

Ans: B

(Explanation: Subjunctive mood for advice/impossible condition: "If I were you".)

14. Fill in the gap with the appropriate phrase: Had I been a child again,______ [তথ্য, যোগাযোগ ও ধর্ম মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৭]

A. I would enjoy freedom.

B. I could be enjoyed freedom.

C. I would have enjoyed freedom.

D. I will enjoy freedom.

Ans: C

(Explanation: Third Conditional ("Had I been") -> Result: "would have enjoyed".)

15. If I had another pen, I______you. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. would have helped

B. could help

C. helped

D. had helped

Ans: B

(Explanation: Here, "had" is the main verb (Past Simple indicating possession), not an auxiliary. This makes it a Second Conditional. The result must be would/could + base verb. "Could help" is correct.)

16. he would have succeeded______ [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. If he were sincere

B. If he had study

C. If he studied regularly

D. Had he studied regularly

Ans: D

(Explanation: The result "would have succeeded" requires a Third Conditional cause. Option D "Had he studied regularly" (inverted form of "If he had studied") is the correct structure.)

17. If I had much money, I______ [পরিকল্পনা মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. will help the distressed people

B. would help the distressed people

C. would have helped the distressed people

D. would have been helped the distressed people

Ans: B

(Explanation: "If I had" (Second Conditional) -> Result: "would help".)

18. I wish ______ [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. I am a magician

B. I were a magician

C. I had been a magician

D. I will be a magician

Ans: B

(Explanation: Wishes for the present/future use the subjunctive "were".)

19. Choose the appropriate verb: "If the driver had been more careful, the accident ______occurred". [বিভিন্ন মন্ত্রণালয় ২০১৬]

A. might not have

B. would not be

C. might not have been

D. might not

Ans: A

(Explanation: Third Conditional negative result: "might not have occurred".)

20. I wish I ______a king. [পরিবার পরিকল্পনা কর্মকর্তা ২০১৬]

A. was

B. am

C. is

D. were

Ans: D

(Explanation: Unreal wish -> "were".)

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: A Solution: Third Conditional sentence structure: Had + subject + v3 (Past Participle) + ..., + Subject + would/could/might + have + v3. Option A follows this structure correctly: "Had you been... you could have had...". Option B is missing 'had' in the main clause ("could have had"). Option D has incorrect word order ("Had been you").

02. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional sentence Structure: If + subject + past perfect tense + ..., + sub + would/could/might + have + v3. বাক্যে "could have worked" আছে, তাই If অংশে Past Perfect (had been) বসবে।

03. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional sentence Structure: If + subject + past indefinite tense + ..., + sub + would/could/might + v1 (base form). "If I were you" (Past Indefinite) -> "I would take" (would + v1).

04. Ans: B Hints: When clause-এ present indefinite tense-হলে result clause-এও present indefinite tense-হয় (Zero Conditional / Scientific Truth). "When water freezes, it turns into ice."

05. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional sentence. "could have worked" implies past unreal condition. If I had been more cautious.

06. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: Unreal past / wish structure with 'be' verb takes 'were' for all subjects. "If I were a king!"

07. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional structure implied by context or structure. "What would have happened if the bridge had broken". (Matches "would have happened").

08. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional sentence. "if he had tried" (Past Perfect) -> "He would have been arrested".

09. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional. "If I had known" (Past Perfect) -> "I would have gone".

10. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 1st conditional (Real condition). "If a ruby is heated" (Present) -> "it will temporarily loose".

11. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I were you" (Past) -> "I would handle".

12. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional. "if he had been able to" (Past Perfect) -> "He would have come".

Primary Answers

01. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 1st conditional sentence Structure: If + Present Indefinite + Future Indefinite. "If the price is low demand will increase".

02. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: I wish, I fancy, as if, as though যুক্ত বাক্যের মূল verb টি সাধারণত past indefinite tense হয়। "I wish I had".

03. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 1st conditional sentence. "If we want..." (Present) -> "we are looking for clear evidence" (Contextual logic + Present). Or implies we need clear evidence.

04. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional sentence. "If we had a boat" (Past Indefinite) -> "we would cross".

05. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional sentence. "If I were you".

Teacher Registration Answers

01. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional. "If I had known" -> "I would have gone".

02. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional. "If I had seen him" -> "I might have told him".

04. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: I wish + Past Indefinite. "I wish I sang". (Using subjunctive past).

05. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I were a bird" -> "I would fly".

06. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I had a typewriter" -> "I would type".

07. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If you wanted" -> "I would help".

08. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: Inversion with 'No sooner'. "No sooner does the teacher enter the class than...".

09. Ans: C Explanation: "1971 was the year when Bangladesh came into being" (Idiom: come into being = জন্ম লাভ করা).

10. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: Had I the wings = If I had the wings (2nd Conditional). "Had I the wings of a bird, I could fly in the sky". (Could/Would + V1).

11. Ans: C Explanation: "Too...to" structure. "Too dishonest to speak the truth".

12. Ans: C Explanation: "It is many years since I met you". (Present + Since + Past Indefinite).

13. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: Lest + subject + should + v1. "Lest he should fall".

Bank Answers

01. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 1st conditional. "If he is not interested" (Present) -> "we will abandon". (Option C abandon is verb, B impulse is noun? Wait, A vacant, B impulse, C abandon, D remove. C is 'abandon'. Source says B? 'Impulse'? No. If he is not interested, we will 'abandon' the proposal. Or 'remove'. 'Abandon' is best fit. Let's check source answer key. Source 1557 Q1 Ans: B? B is 'impulse'. This makes no sense. Maybe the question or options are different in source. Standard answer: C. Abandon. I will assume C). Correction based on Source: Source 1557 Q1 Ans: B. But 'will impulse'? 'Impulse' is noun. 'Impel'? Maybe. But 'Abandon' (C) fits perfectly. I'll stick to C.

02. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional. "hadn't been" -> "would have caught".

03. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional. "If you had come" -> "you would have found". Option A 'have' completes "would have found".

04. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If cigarettes were banned" (Past) -> "life would become healthier".

05. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: Zero conditional (General truth). "When water freezes, it turns into ice."

06. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: I wish + could/would. "I wish you could solve".

07. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If everybody liked" -> "there would be".

08. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If the roof fell, we all would die."

09. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 1st conditional. "If she loses, she will be".

10. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I went, I would watch".

11. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: "Even if it rains I shall come" means I will come regardless of rain. Matches "I will certainly come whether it rains or not".

12. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: Mixed conditional (Past condition, present result). "If I had not met you" (Past Perfect) -> "I would still be living" (Present Continuous Conditional).

13. Ans: B Explanation: "To answer... is... than to finish". Parallelism.

14. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional (Inverted). "Had it prepared" = If it had prepared. -> "would have been able".

15. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If people were" -> "world would be".

16. Ans: D (Source says D 'were'?). "If we were enough money"? No. "If we had enough money" (2nd) -> "would buy". "If we had had enough money" (3rd) -> "would have bought". Question says "would have bought" (3rd). So we need "had had" (B). Or "Had we had". Option A "had" (2nd). Option B "have had" (Present Perfect?). Option C "have been had". Option D "were". None fit 3rd conditional perfectly except "Had we had" or "If we had had". Wait, maybe "If we had enough money, we would have bought" is accepted in some contexts (Mixed)? But "Had we had" is correct. Let's look at options again. A. had, B. have had, C. have been had, D. were. Source 1557 Q16 Ans: D. "If we were enough money"? Incorrect. "If we had enough money" (A) is 2nd conditional. "We would have bought" is 3rd result. This is a mixed conditional (If I had money now, I would have bought it then). So A is possible. B "have had" is present perfect. C "have been had" passive. D "were" impossible. I'll go with A (had) as best distractor or mixed, but note standard 3rd conditional requires 'had had'.

17. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I had a bicycle, I would ride".

18. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "The teacher would understand... if you explained".

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: "Would that I could go". (Wish/Unreal).

02. Ans: C Explanation: 3rd conditional result "would have bought". Condition "If he had had".

03. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I knew (Past), I would call".

04. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 1st conditional. "If you pull" (Present) -> "The dog will bark".

03. Ans: C (Duplicate number in source) ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I were rich".

05. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional structure (Inverted). "Had I known" -> "I would have taken".

05. Ans: B (Duplicate number) ব্যাখ্যা: As though + Past Perfect (if main verb is past 'spoke'). "She spoke as though she had known".

06. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: Inverted 3rd conditional. "Had I seen him" -> "I would have talked".

07. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "would come" -> "If your sister invited".

08. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: Inverted 3rd conditional. "Had I known her" -> "I would have met".

09. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: Inverted 3rd conditional. "Had I been" -> "I would have flown".

10. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: Inverted 3rd conditional. "would have informed" -> "Had I known".

11. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "But for your help" = If you hadn't helped. -> "I would have failed".

12. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: "Had I riches" (If I had riches - 2nd conditional form but 'riches' implies possession). "Had I had riches" is 3rd. "Had I riches" is usually poetic/older 2nd. "I would help". But options: A would helped, B had helped, C would have helped, D will help. "Would have helped" fits 3rd. "Had I riches" might be interpreted as "Had I had riches" in exam context. Or maybe it's "Had I (been) rich"? If it's 2nd conditional "If I had riches", answer is "would help". If 3rd "If I had had riches", answer is "would have helped". Given options, C is the only full conditional result form that fits a 'Had' start typically used for 3rd.

13. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I were you".

14. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: Inverted 3rd conditional. "Had I been" -> "I would have enjoyed".

15. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I had" -> "I could help" (or would help).

16. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: "he would have succeeded" (3rd) -> "Had he studied regularly".

17. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 2nd conditional. "If I had" -> "I would help". (Wait, Option C is "would have helped". If 'had' is simple past, result is 'would help'. If 'had' is auxiliary for 'had had', result is 'would have helped'. "If I had much money" is clearly simple past (Possession). So 2nd conditional. Answer B is correct).

18. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: I wish + were. "I wish I were a magician".

19. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 3rd conditional. "If the driver had been" -> "accident might not have occurred".

20. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: I wish + were. "I wish I were a king".