Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

India could have become a superpower if its economy reached great heights.

  1. if its economy reached great heights

  2. if its economy was to reach great heights

  3. its economy were to reach great heights

  4. if its economy would have reached great heights

  5. had its economy reached great heights
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The clause after 'could have' or 'would have', ought to begin with 'if its economy had' or 'had its'. This option rectifies the error by using the latter expression.

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