Question

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

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A would get wet

Option A is correct. It follows the Type 2 conditional which refers to a time that is now or any time and a situation that is unreal. It refers to a hypothetical condition and its probable result. The if-clause uses the simple past (rained) and the main clause uses the present conditional (would get wet).

Option B is incorrect since the past action (rained) cannot occur after the future (get wet).

Option C is incorrect for the same reason as B. The past cannot occur after the present action.

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