Question

Complete the following sentence with the most suitable option:
If he had more money, _______________________.

• A. he will help the needy
• B. he would help the needy
• C. he will help needy
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

he would help the needy

The given sentence is a type 2 conditional. It states a hypothetical condition 'if he had more money' and a probable result 'to help the needy'.

The structure of a type 2 conditional is:

if clause (simple past 'if he had') + main clause (present conditional 'would help the needy' or present continuous conditional)

Option B: 'He would help the needy' is a present conditional and follows the structure for a type 2 conditional. Hence, option B is correct.

Option A: 'Will help' states a future event and does not agree with the type 2 conditional.

Option C: 'He will help needy' also states a future event.

Hence, options A and C are wrong.

Option D is wrong because the answer lies in option B.