Advanced Literary and Archaic Conditionals
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Question 1 of 5
___ I had but world to give, I would give it
AnswerIfLiterary conditionals use elevated register. Sacrifices are imagined. Love speaks.
Question 2 of 5
Come what ___, I shall remain
AnswermayCOME WHAT MAY means whatever happens. Resolve is stated. Loyalty persists.
Question 3 of 5
___ it were the last ship, I would take it
AnswerThoughTHOUGH concedes difficulty. Desperation is acknowledged. Action follows.
Question 4 of 5
What does AN mean in archaic conditionals?
AnswerIfAN meant IF in older English. Shakespeare used it. Modern readers puzzle.
Question 5 of 5
Be it ever so humble, there is no place ___ home
AnswerlikeBE IT means HOWEVER IT MAY BE. Home is celebrated. Nostalgia warms.
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