Question

Complete the following sentence with the appropriate verb tense:
If it had rained, you ______________.

• A. would have gotten wet
• B. will get wet
• C. will have gotten wet
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A would have gotten wet

Option A is correct. It follows the Type 3 conditional which is used to refer to an unreal past condition and its probable past result. The if-clause uses the past perfect and the main clause uses the perfect conditional. Thus, A is correct as the if-clause is in past perfect (had rained) while the main clause is in conditional perfect (would have gotten).

Option B is incorrect as the main clause cannot be in the indicative mood when the sentence is referring to an unreal past or condition.

Option C is incorrect for the same reason as B. The main clause cannot be in the indicative mood when the condition is contrary to reality.

Option D is incorrect since the right answer is option A.