PPSC MCQs

'Provided that' introduces a condition and takes the simple present for future reference.
Following the rules is required for participation.

'If only' plus the past perfect expresses strong regret about a past action.
The map was not checked before departure.

'As if' can take a past form to indicate an unreal present impression.
'Knew' suggests that he does not actually know everything.

After 'It is time,' English often uses a past form for a present or immediate action.
'Went' expresses that the action is overdue.

'Would rather' followed by a different subject uses a past form for present or future preference.
'Stayed' does not refer to past time here.

'Unless' means 'if not' and introduces a real future condition.
The main clause therefore uses 'will miss.'

A wish about an unreal present situation traditionally uses the past subjunctive 'were.'
This form is used with all persons in formal English.

'Alas' expresses sorrow and is replaced by an appropriate reporting phrase.
The present perfect backshifts to the past perfect.

A regret about the past uses 'wish' plus the past perfect.
'Had known' shows the unreal earlier situation.

A wish or prayer is reported with 'wished' or 'prayed.'
'May' commonly changes to 'might' in indirect speech.

'Wish + would' can express annoyance about another person's repeated behavior.
The desired change concerns the future.

'Let us' expressing a proposal is reported with 'suggested.'
A that-clause with 'should' correctly conveys the suggestion.