Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank If only we a light It is depressing to wait in...........

English (CPO) Fill in the blanks

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

If only we ______ a light! It is depressing to wait in the dark.

are having

have

had

have had

- Option 1: are having

- Incorrect. "Are having" describes a present continuous action. Not suitable for hypothetical or wishful past situations.

- Option 2: have

- Incorrect. "Have" is present tense, but the sentence expresses a wish about the past.

- Option 3: had

- Correct. "Had" is subjunctive, used for hypothetical situations or wishes about the past.

- Option 4: have had

- Incorrect. "Have had" is present perfect tense, used for actions that occurred at an indefinite time in the past but are relevant to the present.

Correct Answer: Option 3 - had

Submit Error