Conditionals and Cultural References
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Question 1 of 5
If wishes were horses, beggars ___ ride
AnswerwouldTraditional proverb using second conditional. Wishes are plentiful. Horses are not. Reality intrudes.
Question 2 of 5
He looks as if butter ___ not melt in his mouth
AnswerwouldAS IF for false innocence. Butter is cited. Innocence is performed. Guilt is suspected.
Question 3 of 5
If the shoe fits, ___ it
AnswerwearImperative conditional proverb. Shoes are fitted. Acceptance is urged. Truth is acknowledged.
Question 4 of 5
She acted as if nothing ___ happened
AnswerhadAS IF plus past perfect for denial. Events occurred. Composure is maintained. Awkwardness persists.
Question 5 of 5
What do conditional proverbs express?
AnswerUniversal truths through hypothetical framingConditional proverbs frame wisdom hypothetically. Truths are universalised. Folklore is linguistic.
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