JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 94

Question 94

Tenses

Had he known that it would rain, he.... his umbrella with him.

  1. A.would have taking
  2. B.was going to take
  3. C.would be taking
  4. D.would have taken
  5. E.would take
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (would have taken)

Explanation

'Had he known' is a third conditional, so the result clause is 'would have taken'.