Had he known the truth, he _ acted differently.
Correct answer: A. Would
- A. Would
- B. Will
- C. Shall
- D. Had
Explanation
The correct answer is 'would'. In this sentence, the use of 'would' indicates a hypothetical scenario in the past where the person's actions would have been different if he had known the truth. The other options 'will', 'shall', and 'had' do not fit the context of the sentence as they either indicate future tense or do not match the structure of the sentence.
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