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JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 29

Question 29

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: If you saw the photograph of the man ________ you be able to identify him?

  1. A.could
  2. B.would
  3. C.can
  4. D.will
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (would)

Explanation

With 'If + past tense' (second conditional) the main clause takes 'would': 'would you be able …?'