If you had read the instructions, you _ the mistake.
Correct answer: D. Would have avoided
- A. Avoid
- B. Avoided
- C. Would avoid
- D. Would have avoided
Explanation
In the sentence, 'If you had read the instructions, you would have avoided the mistake,' the correct answer is 'would have avoided.' This sentence is in the conditional perfect tense, which is used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past and its probable result. The other options do not match this specific tense and structure, making them incorrect choices.
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