Multiple choice

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

The clerk __________ dismissed if the offence _________ repeated by him.

  1. will not have been, had not been

  2. would not have been, has not been

  3. would not have been, had not been

  4. had been, would have
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C 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 + V3 (repeated)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (dismissed)'.

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