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JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 30

Question 30

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): If he.... for admission, I am sure he would succeed

  1. A.will apply
  2. B.applied
  3. C.had applied
  4. D.has applied
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (applied)

Explanation

A second conditional pairs the past simple in the if-clause with 'would' in the main clause.