If you weren't always late, we _ catch the train.
Correct answer: B. Would
- A. Will
- B. Would
- C. Did
- D. Can
Explanation
The correct answer is 'would' because the sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the present/future. The use of 'would' in the conditional structure indicates that catching the train is unlikely due to the person always being late. The other options ('will', 'did', 'can') do not accurately convey the conditional nature of the sentence.
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