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Q · Conditional Sentenceseasy · 45s
If she (had studied) harder, she would have passed the exam.
TopicConditional Sentences
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultyeasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The sentence refers to an unreal past condition, requiring the past perfect form 'had studied'.
Final Answer: Option B - If she had studied harder