Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence correctly…
2024
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence correctly
______ they were of 18 years; they could have attended this scare program.
- A.
Because
- B.
Since
- C.
If
- D.
Unless
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Correct answer: C
Answer: If
Corrected sentence:
If they had been 18 years old, they could have attended this scare program.
Why "If" is correct: It introduces a conditional clause. Paired with "could have attended," it expresses a past unreal (counterfactual) situation; using the past perfect "had been" is the most grammatically precise form.
Why "Because" and "Since" are wrong: They introduce reasons or time, not the hypothetical condition required here.
Why "Unless" is wrong: It means "except if" and creates an exception rather than stating the condition under which the attendance would have been possible.
Additional notes: Use "18 years old" rather than "of 18 years," and use a comma to separate the conditional clause from the main clause rather than a semicolon.