Direction: In the questions given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. “No replacement required” as your answer.
Had I had been a king, I would have tried to do many things for the underprivileged section of the society.
Had had I been a king
Incorrect AnswerHad I been a king
Correct AnswerHave had I been a King
Incorrect AnswerHad have I been the King
Incorrect AnswerNo replacement required
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The given sentence has the type 3 conditional clause attached to it which can be framed in one of the two following ways:
Had I been a king ....
If I had been a king ...
The correct sentence will therefore be:
Had I been a king, I would have tried to do many things for the underprivileged section of the society.”
This makes Option B the right choice among the given options.
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