1.  If all men did their duty, there would be less misery in the world. 2.  Had I heard of the affair sooner, this misfortune would not have
   happened.
3.  Were it true, I would say so. 4.  I would go with you if I could spare the time. 5.  She could sing if she would. 6.  If love be rough with you, be rough with love. 7.  If all the year were playing holidays, to play would be as tedious as
   to work.
8.  If thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, he shall
   die in his iniquity.
9.  He brags as if he were of note. 10.  If the natural course of this stream be obstructed, the water will
    make a new channel.
11.  If the natural course of a stream is obstructed, the water will make a
    new channel.
12.  If the book was in my library, some one must have borrowed it. 13.  If he knows the way, he does not need a guide. 14.  If he still wishes to go, he may take my horse. 15.  Had he followed my advice, he would be rich. 16.  Had she lived a twelvemonth more
      She had not died to-day.
17.  Though gods they were, as men they died. 18.  Though the law is severe, we must obey it. 19.  If the law be severe, we must change it. 20.  Though the vase were made of steel, the servant would break it. 21.  Though the vase was made of steel, the servant broke it.

EXERCISE LI.

Tell the difference in meaning between the italicized forms:—­

1.  If he is (were) studious, he will (would) excel. 2.  If he was (had been) studious, he excelled (would have
   excelled).
3.  Oh, that you may be (were, had been) blameless. 4.  Though he deceive (deceives) me, yet will I trust him. 5.  Though he deceived me, yet will (would) I trust him. 6.  Though he deceived (had deceived) me, yet would I trust him 7.  Though the boy’s coat was (were) made of silk, he soiled (would
   soil) it.

EXERCISE LII.

Which, of the italicized forms is preferable?  Give the reason:—­

1.  They act as if it was (were) possible to deceive us. 2.  If I was (were) in his place, I would go. 3.  I wish my mother was (were) here. 4.  See that no one is (be) forgotten. 5.  If this is (be) treason, make the most of it. 6.  If it rain (rains), the work is delayed. 7.  If it rain (rains), the work will be delayed. 8.  Take care lest you are (be) carried away by your feelings. 9.  If he acquire (acquires) riches, they may make him worldly. 10.  I could jump across the stream if it was (were) necessary. 11.  If to-morrow is (be) breezy, we will go sailing. 12.  If my father was