Multiple choice

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

The construction of the roads ________ completed if the contractors _______ paid the money in time.

  1. would have been, had been

  2. would have been, has been

  3. had been, will have been

  4. has been, have been
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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 (paid)' and perfect conditional is changed to 'would have + been + V3 (completed)'.

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