Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given below. Select the best substitution for the underlined part and indicate it as your answer. If no substitution is required indicate (4) as your answer.

If you asked them, they would have solved your problem.

  1. had asked

  2. would asked

  3. were asking

  4. No improvement needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the subordinate clause is in past perfect, then the principal clause should also be in past perfect. Thus, 'had asked' is the right choice.

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