Had it not rained, the match _ played.
Correct answer: B. Would have been
- A. Would be
- B. Would have been
- C. Is
- D. Was
Explanation
The correct answer is 'would have been' because the sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. 'Had it not rained' sets up the condition for the hypothetical situation, requiring the use of the past perfect tense in the main clause. Options A, C, and D do not correctly convey the hypothetical nature of the situation and use incorrect tenses.
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