Multiple choice

Directions: Two sentences marked A and B are given below. Mark your answer as:

(A) if only A is correct (B) if only B is correct (C) if both A and B are correct (D) if both A and B are wrong

(A) If these packets would arrive in a damaged condition please inform the company at once. (B) If these packets arrive in a damaged condition please inform the company at once.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

For real or likely future situations, the if-clause uses present simple tense. Option B correctly uses 'arrive', while A incorrectly uses 'would arrive' in the if-clause position which is not grammatically standard.

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