Question
Download Solution PDFDirections: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of options that follow.
I _________ like a log if my mother had not turned off the air-conditioner.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is would have slept.
Key Points
Conditional sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences.
- One of the structures is mentioned below:
- This particular type is followed when something didn't happen as a certain condition wasn't fulfilled.
- If + Past perfect, Subject + Would have + V3 + Object.
- For example:
- If I had noticed you, I will have called you.
- If I had noticed you, I would have called you.
- If I had noticed you, I will have called you.
- In the blank part of the given question, 'would have slept' will be used as per the rule given above.
Sleep like a log means to sleep very soundly.
Correct Sentence: "I would have slept like a log if my mother had not turned off the air-conditioner."
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