Question

17. If I were a millionaire, 1_the
poor
1 Would help
2 Shall
3 Can help
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Answer 1

Answer:

Sentences that begin with 'If I were...' present a Type 2 conditional. That is a present hypothetical condition. You use it when you want to imagine that the present moment, now, is different than it really is.

'If' is a conjunction that joins two clauses together. In Type 2 conditional sentence, the structure in terms of tense is:

If + simple past, would (verb)    (If + were, would + help)

Hence the underlined verb phrase "would have helped" isn't correct here, it needs to be changed.

The tense of "would have helped" is in the past perfect tense, whereas the required form must be in the present tense (help). Hence D is incorrect

Option C: 'Would help' is the correct form as the structure requires, hence C is correct.

Option A: 'Am capable of helping' does not present a subjunctive mood i.e. a hypothetical situation. But, the sentence does, hence A is incorrect.

Option B: 'Could have helped' means that something was possible in the past, or something had happened in the past, but you didn't have the ability to perform a certain action.

The given situation isn't the same, hence B is incorrect.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option c is correct

Explanation:

Type 2 conditionals appear in sentences that begin with 'If I were...' That is a hypothetical situation that exists right now. It's used when you wish to imagine that the present moment, right now, isn't what it is.

A conjunction is a word that links two clauses together. The tense structure of a Type 2 conditional sentence is as follows:

Would (verb) if + simple past (If + were, would + help)

As a result, the underlined verb phrase "would have helped" is incorrect and should be altered.

Option A: 'I am capable of assisting' lacks a subjunctive mood, implying a hypothetical circumstance. However, because the statement does, A is erroneous.

Option B: 'Could have helped' indicates that something was possible in the past, or that something has occurred in the past, but you lacked the power to take action. Because the circumstances aren't the same, B is inaccurate.

Option C: Because the structure needs it, 'would help' is the right form.

Option D: The needed form must be in the present tense, whereas "would have helped" is in the past perfect tense (help). Hence D isn't correct.

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