Choose the correct form: ‘If only we ___ the map before leaving!’
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'If only' plus the past perfect expresses strong regret about a past action.
The map was not checked before departure.
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'If only' plus the past perfect expresses strong regret about a past action.
The map was not checked before departure.
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'Provided that' introduces a condition and takes the simple present for future reference.
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Future condition clauses normally use the simple present, not 'will.'
The future result appears in the main clause.
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'Should you need' is a formal inverted conditional meaning 'If you should need.'
It expresses a possible future condition.
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'Had I known' is an inverted third conditional equivalent to 'If I had known.'
The conditional conjunction is omitted after inversion.
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The phrase refers to an unreal present identity.
Formal conditional usage prefers the subjunctive 'were.'
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Verbs of recommendation can introduce the mandative subjunctive.
The subordinate verb remains in the base form.
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After expressions of necessity, formal English may use the mandative subjunctive.
The base form 'submit' is used regardless of the subject.
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'Wish + would' can express annoyance about another person's repeated behavior.
The desired change concerns the future.
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A regret about the past uses 'wish' plus the past perfect.
'Had known' shows the unreal earlier situation.
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A wish about an unreal present situation traditionally uses the past subjunctive 'were.'
This form is used with all persons in formal English.
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'Unless' means 'if not' and introduces a real future condition.
The main clause therefore uses 'will miss.'