Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: If I had realised
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
In a third conditional, the if-clause takes past perfect (not "would have"). Structure: If + had + past participle, … would have + past participle.
Step-by-step
Replace "If I would have realised" with "If I had realised".Corrected: "If I had realised the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it."
Option analysis
A is correct. B is also correct but uses inversion and would require continuing the clause ("Had I realised …"); C/D are wrong forms; E leaves the classic error.
Common pitfalls
Using "would have" inside the if-clause.
Final Answer
If I had realised
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