Multiple Choice Questions

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.

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SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1

have had

are having

have

had

- Option 1: have had

- Incorrect because "have had" implies a past perfect situation, which doesn't fit with the hypothetical nature of the statement.

- Option 2: are having

- Incorrect as "are having" is a present continuous form, unsuitable for hypothetical expressions about the past or present.

- Option 3: have

- Incorrect because "have" suggests present simple tense, not suitable for hypothetical situations.

- Option 4: had

- Correct because "had" is used to express a wish or hypothetical situation about the present or past.

- It fits the form "If only we had..." which is commonly used to express regret or a desire for something that is not currently true.

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