Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an error. The part has been rewritten under answer options 1 to 5. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Had he realized how near he was to qualifying, he would appear in the examination.

  1. he would appear in the examination

  2. he would have appeared in the examination

  3. he could appear in the examination

  4. he appeared in the examination

  5. he must have appeared in the examination
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Perfect conditional sentence beginning with 'had' would take 'would have' (not would) in another clause. This option rectifies the error.

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