If I _ there, I would make a speech.
Correct answer: A. Had been
- A. Had been
- B. Have been
- C. Were
- D. Was
Explanation
The structure indicates a hypothetical situation in the past. The correct verb form to use is the past perfect tense to indicate a condition that didn't happen. Therefore, "Had been" is the appropriate choice.
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