1) If kings and queens _____ solely by the will of the people, the concept of monarchy would reflect a democratic ideal. a) rule b) ruling c) ruled 2) If monarchs were more responsive to the needs of their citizens, popular revolutions __________ less frequent throughout history. a) can be b) will be c) might be 3) If monarchs were chosen based on their competence rather than their lineage, governance ________ more efficient. a) can be b) shall be c) would be 4) If monarchs would __________ to dissenting voices, they might avoid costly conflicts. a) listen b) listened c) listening 5) If monarchs ________ more willing to share power with representative bodies, constitutional monarchies might have emerged earlier. a) were b) have been c) had been 6) If the monarch had listened to the grievances of the people, the revolution ____________________. a) will have finished b) had finished c) would have finished 7) 3. If absolute monarchs had implemented social reforms, the transition to modern governance might have been smoother. a) have not erupted  b) were not erupting c) might not have erupted 8) If monarchies _____________ democratic principles earlier, the overthrow of dynasties might have been avoided. a) are embracing b) had embraced c) had been embracing 9) If monarchs __________ the future, they might have made wiser decisions. a) forsaw b) could foresee c) can forsee 10) If monarchs were held accountable for their decisions, their reigns ________________________ more just. a) have been b) will have been c) might have been 11) If royal power ______ limited by constitutions earlier in history, the transition to democracy might have been smoother. a) was b) were c) had been 12) If royal power were limited by constitutions earlier in history, the transition to democracy ________________smoother. a) was b) might have been c) will have been

Second, third and mixed conditionals - Grammar

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