Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

Had they been known the reality, they would not have signed the documents.

  1. If they would have known

  2. If had they known

  3. If they had known

  4. No improvement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Case of past perfect tense. Usage of 'been' is redundant, and it should be either - 'Had they known' or 'If they had known'. Thus, option 3.

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