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Swim I Cold Present Water Were/Didn't Be/Wouldn't Were/Wouldn't

Question If I __________ (to be) you I ____________ (not to swim) in cold water.
A were/didn't swim
B would be/wouldn't swim
C were/wouldn't swim
D was/didn't swim
Answer c
Remark When we speak about imaginary situations which differ from real facts in the present we use Conditional 2: If-clause (if + Past Simple) - Main Clause (would/could + present without 'to'). The meaning of this sentence: in reality you swim in cold water so I recommend you not to do it.

Tags: conditionals

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