Question

Use the right word to fill in the blank:

A: Let's tell them the truth.
B: No, ______ we told them the truth, they wouldn't believe us.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C if

Option C:

The given sentence is a type 2 conditional.

It states a hypothetical condition 'told them the truth' and its probable result 'they wouldn't believe us'. In this type, the hypothetical clause is an if-clause. 'If' refers to a condition.

Hence option C is correct.

Options A, B and D: 'When' refers to time, 'while' refers to 'the time when a simultaneous action takes place'. '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.