If he hadn't interfered, things _ better.
Correct answer: B. Would have been
- A. Would be
- B. Would have been
- C. Were
- D. Will be
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: 'would have been'. In the sentence, the use of 'hadn't interfered' indicates a past hypothetical situation that did not happen. Therefore, the correct tense to use in this context is the past perfect conditional 'would have been'. This option aligns with the sentence structure and conveys the intended meaning accurately. Options A, C, and D do not match the required tense for the sentence and do not accurately reflect the hypothetical nature of the situation.
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