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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Verb

Question:

Choose the appropriate pair of verbs to complete the sentence:-

I did not see you at the party. If I _____ you, I surely _____ to you.

Options:

had saw, spoken

had seen, would have spoken

seen, would speak

had see, would have speak

Correct Answer:

had seen, would have spoken

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → had seen, would have spoken

This sentence is an example of a Type 3 Conditional sentence, which is used to describe a hypothetical situation in the past that cannot be changed (a regret or missed opportunity).

  1. If-clause (Condition in the past): Uses the Past Perfect Tense.

    • Structure: If + Subject + had + Past Participle

    • Correct usage: If I had seen you...

    • (The Past Participle of 'see' is 'seen'.)

  2. Main Clause (Result in the past): Uses the Perfect Conditional Tense.

    • Structure: Subject + would have + Past Participle

    • Correct usage: I surely would have spoken to you.

    • (The Past Participle of 'speak' is 'spoken'.)

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