Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions labelled (1), (2) and (3) for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, indicate that as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

I am sure you may secure good marks, if you had not wasted your time foolishly.

  1. would have secured

  2. must secure

  3. might secure

  4. No improvement needed

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Error of sentence formation. Case of past perfect tense. Auxilary 'had' takes 'would have', rather than taking 'may'.