Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is followed by four options. Select the correct option to complete the conditional sentence.

If I _______ ill, I _________ allowed to go with you on the picnic.

  1. have not been, would have been

  2. have not been, shall have been

  3. had not been, will have been

  4. had not been, would have been
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect (had + V3) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, past perfect is changed to 'had + been' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (allowed)'.

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