Open the brackets
Right or wrong?
Paraphrase
100

If my creativity (not, stifle) in my previous job, I (not, leave).

had not been stifled, wouldn't have left

100

Were I to make a decision, I'd choose Wild goose as a venue. 

right

100

The job is soul-destroying. James wants to quit.

If the job wasn't soul-destroying, James wouldn't want to quit.

200

If you (see) a stain on my shirt, why (not, say) you anything? I looked ridiculous!

saw, didn't you

200

If had there been anything noteworthy, I would have written it down.

If there had been / Had there been...

200

Claire had been working with dangerous chemicals and as a result ruined her health. 

If she hadn't been working with dangerous chemicals, she wouldn't have ruined her health.

300

The muffins (be) much better if you (add) a bit more sugar. Well, I'll just sweeten my tea more then. 

would be, had added

300

1) But for the train hadn't been delayed, we would be on our way to Manchester.

2) I wouldn't have bite her head off if I had complained.

1) But for the train delay...

2) I wouldn't have bitten.... i

300

1) You cut your losses, so now you are not miserable.

2) As a kid, when I had any pocket money, I spent it on sweets. (If) 

1) Had you not cut your losses, you would be miserable now.

2) As a kid if I had any pocket money, I would spend it on sweets. 

400

1) You (be) resigned to the fact that he won't change if you (not, be) so stubborn all the time. 

2) My back (not, play up) now if I (not, assemble) that huge wardrobe by myself last night. 

1) would be, were not

2) wouldn't be playing up, hadn't been assembling

400

1) Had you been paying attention, you wouldn't be struggling with the test.

2) If it weren't you, we would have gone back to the drawing board.

1) right

2) If it weren't for you...

400

1) I wish I could buy a house. I would acquire one in the countryside. (were)

2) Ella isn't attending many auditions. She hasn't been offered any roles yet.

1) If I were to buy a house (Were I to buy a house),...

2) If Ella was attending more auditions, she would (might / could) have been offered a role.

500

1) There (not, be) such a pungent smell if you (not, mix) those chemicals. Open the window, will you?

2) I (stop) those futile attempts a long time ago if I (be) you. 

1) wouldn't be, hadn't mixed

2) would have stopped, were

500

1) If you had thought the joke would fall flat, you should tell me. I wouldn't have embarrassed myself.

2) Have you played it safe, you wouldn't be in hospital now.

3) When I was younger, if I had had a hangover, I would have taken a shower and drunk a cup of coffee. Now those things wouldn't work.  

1) If you thought..., you should have told me

2) Had you played it safe...

3) ...if I had a hangover, I would take a shower and drink a cup of coffee

500

1) His opinion doesn't count for anything. They didn't sell that shabby hotel.

2) I am not able find my bearings easily. I didn't find a way back without help. 

1) If his opinion counted for anything, they would (might / could) have sold that shabby hotel.

2) If I was able to/ Were I able to find my bearings easily, I would (might, could) have found a way back without help.