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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 82

Question 82

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: ________, I would have helped you

  1. A.Has it been that you asked me
  2. B.Had it been that you asked me
  3. C.If you have asked me
  4. D.If you had asked me
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (If you had asked me)

Explanation

'Would have helped' needs the past perfect in the if-clause: 'If you had asked me'.