If you touched that wire, you _ a shock.
Correct answer: B. Would get
- A. Got
- B. Would get
- C. Will get
- D. Get
Explanation
The correct answer is 'would get.' In this sentence, the use of 'would' with the base form of the verb 'get' indicates a hypothetical situation or condition. The other options either use the wrong tense or do not convey the sense of possibility and conditionality required in this context.
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