PPSC English MCQs

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

The phrase refers to an unreal present identity.
Formal conditional usage prefers the subjunctive 'were.'

'Had I known' is an inverted third conditional equivalent to 'If I had known.'
The conditional conjunction is omitted after inversion.

'Should you need' is a formal inverted conditional meaning 'If you should need.'
It expresses a possible future condition.

Future condition clauses normally use the simple present, not 'will.'
The future result appears in the main clause.

'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.

The third conditional refers to an unreal past condition and result.
The result uses 'would have' plus a past participle.

The past decision has an unreal present consequence.
A past perfect condition combines with a present conditional result.

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