Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Had she known the truth, she ________ such a rash decision.

  1. A.would not have made
  2. B.would not make
  3. C.had not made
  4. D.will not have made
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (would not have made)

Explanation

'Had she known' is a third conditional about the past, so the main clause takes 'would (not) have + past participle'.