Third conditional with inversion: Decide whether the sentence requires correction. Original sentence: "Had I realised how close I was to the edge of the valley, I would not have carried the bags there." Choose the best option.

Verbal Ability Sentence Correction Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Had I been realised
  • B
    If I would have realised
  • C
    When I realised
  • D
    Had I had realised
  • E
    No correction required

Answer

Correct Answer: No correction required

Explanation

Concept/Approach

This is a correct third conditional using inversion in the if-clause: "Had I realised …, I would not have …".

Option analysisE is correct. A uses a wrong passive; B is the common but incorrect "would have" in the if-clause; C changes meaning/time; D is ungrammatical doubling of "had".

Final AnswerNo correction required

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