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[fw]

Hello everyone.

The following is a task given in the�conditional�section in a grammar exercise book.

Complete the sentence below, using the verb in the brackets.
�If he was given the chance, he (study) abroad.�

My answers:
1. studied
2. would study(There are two interpretations possible for this, I think.)
3. probably[perhaps, possibly] studied
4. should[must] have studied

Are all the above possible answers? A friend of mine insists that #1 is impossible.

Best regards,
Fw

[lotus]

Hi fw,

Try:

If he were given the chance, he would study abroad.

Or:

Given the chance, he would study abroad.

Or:

Given the chance, he would probably study abroad.

#1 is not possible.


--lotus