Question

which sentences correctly express the conditional mood? (2 points)
if we had left earlier, we would have arrived on time
if evan had called, we would make plans for later
if the rain had stopped, you could have gone to the park
if the flowers are blooming, they would have smelled sweet

Explanation:

1. Sentence 1: Follows the 3rd conditional structure (If + past perfect, would have + past participle) for an unreal past situation, which is a correct conditional mood usage.
2. Sentence 2: Mixes 3rd conditional (If + past perfect) with a present conditional verb phrase ("would make"), creating an inconsistent, incorrect conditional structure.
3. Sentence 3: Uses the valid 3rd conditional structure (If + past perfect, could have + past participle) for an unreal past scenario, so it is correct.
4. Sentence 4: Combines a present tense condition ("are blooming") with a past conditional result ("would have smelled"), which is an incorrect, mismatched conditional structure.

Answer:

• If we had left earlier, we would have arrived on time: Correct
• If Evan had called, we would make plans for later: Incorrect
• If the rain had stopped, you could have gone to the park: Correct
• If the flowers are blooming, they would have smelled sweet: Incorrect