Multiple choice

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

If he _________ turned up, no step __________ taken against him.

  1. has, would have been

  2. had, will have been

  3. will have, had

  4. had, 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 - turned up) and the main clause uses the perfect conditional (would have + V3).

In passive voice, perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (taken)'.

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