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JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 62

Question 62

Tenses

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: If the boys arrived early enough, the match ________

  1. A.would have been played
  2. B.will be played
  3. C.will have to be played
  4. D.would be played
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (would be played)

Explanation

'If' + past tense ('arrived') goes with 'would' + base verb: 'would be played'.