Question

Fill in the blank with suitable conjunction:

Would you mind _______ I didn't go out with you this evening?

• A. if
  
• B. while
• C. then
• D. therefore

Answer 1

The correct option is A if

Option A:

The given sentence is a type 2 conditional.

It states a hypothetical condition 'I didn't go out with you' and its probable result 'would you mind'. In this type, the hypothetical clause is an if-clause. 'If' refers to a condition.

Hence option A is correct.

Options B, C and D: 'While' refers to 'the time when a simultaneous action takes place', 'then' refers to time, and it means 'immediately after an action' and 'therefore' refers to a conclusion.

These words do not indicate condition. The meaning is necessary as the result is also hypothetical 'would'. Hence these options are incorrect.