Multiple choice

Directions: Correct the error (if any) for the underlined part of the following sentence. If there is no error then choose option 4.

Many believed that girls who received western education would make slaves of their husbands.

  1. could receive

  2. had received

  3. have received

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of verb form usage. This is an example of past perfect tense. Modal 'would' gives the clue to arrive at the answer.

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