Complete the main clause of the following sentence:If I went to Paris, _
Correct answer: E. I would see the Eiffel Tower
- A. I can see the Eiffel Tower
- B. I must see the Eiffel Tower
- C. I should see the Eiffel Tower
- D. I could see the Eiffel Tower
- E. I would see the Eiffel Tower
Explanation
"If I went" is a past subjunctive, used to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. The appropriate verb to match this tense is "would", which indicates a possible outcome in that hypothetical situation.
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