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Q

Hard 1 Mark

English Tenses

Which sentence uses the WRONG tense for the conditional?

A If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.

B If she had applied, she would have got the job.

C If I had more time, I would learn a language.

D If she would study, she will pass.

In real/possible conditions (first conditional), the if-clause takes simple present — not 'would'. 'If she studies, she will pass' is correct.

Reference: English Grammar Guide , Page 13

Never use 'would' in the if-clause of a first conditional.