Directions : The following items have one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

If you had prepared well, 

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  1. you would have been fared well.
  2. you will have fared well.
  3. you must have to fare well.
  4. you would have fared well.

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Option 4 : you would have fared well.
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The correct answer "you would have fared well.".

Key Points

  •  The given sentence is a conditional sentence.
  • The given clause is in the past perfect tense.
  • The clause to follow must be in would have + past participle format.
    • Example: If you had studied, you would have passed the exam.
  • Here, option 4 is in that format.

​Thus, the correct answer: If you had prepared well, you would have fared well.

Additional Information

  •  A conditional sentence describes a conditional situation.
  • It is based on the word 'if'.
    • ​Example: If I were you, I wouldn't have done that.
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