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Complete the local weather forecaster's slightly dramatic weekend predictions. Choose the correct option for each blank.
"Good evening, folks! If it _________________________ this Saturday, we will absolutely cancel the town picnic. On the other hand, if it _________________________ in the middle of July, I would personally eat my umbrella! And finally, if I _________________________ you, I _________________________ a raincoat just in case. Have a great weekend!"
...If it rains...
The main clause "we will absolutely cancel" shows this is a First Conditional (a real possibility in the future). The "if" clause must use the present simple tense rains.
...if it snowed...
The main clause "I would personally eat" shows this is a Second Conditional (an unreal or highly unlikely situation). The "if" clause must use the past simple tense snowed.
...if I were you, I would pack...
"If I were you" is a fixed phrase using the past subjunctive to give advice. Because it is a hypothetical Second Conditional scenario, the main clause must use would pack.