Directions: The sentence given below has three underlined parts named A, B and C. Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error as your answer. If there is no error, mark (D).
(A) If I have (B) an umbrella, (C) I would have given it to her. (D) No error
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The error is in part (A). This is a Type 2 conditional sentence describing a hypothetical present situation. The if-clause should use simple past 'had', not present 'have'. The correct form is 'If I had an umbrella, I would give it to her' (Type 2) or if referring to a past situation, 'If I had had an umbrella, I would have given it to her' (Type 3). Present 'have' is grammatically incorrect.