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.

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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.

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Concept/Approach This is a correct third conditional using inversion in the if-clause: "Had I realised …, I would not have …". Option analysis E is correct. A uses a wrong passive; B is the common but incorrect "would have" in the if-clause; C chang…

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.

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