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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

If the room had been brighter, Shweta would have been able to read for a while before bedtime.

(1) If the room was brighter, Shweta would have been able to read for a while before bedtime.

(2) If the room been brighter, Shweta would have been able to read for while before bedtime.

(3) Have the room been brighter, Shweta would have been able to read for while before bedtime.

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Correct Answer: (4)


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option as it does not need any improvement.

It uses the correct conditional tense to indicate a hypothetical situation in the past.

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