JAMB - English Language (2003 - No. 4)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
If you saw the photograph of the man ....... you be able to identify him?
If you saw the photograph of the man ....... you be able to identify him?
could
would
can
will
解释
“If you saw the photograph of the man, would you be able to identify him?”
In the sentence, a hypothetical situation is expressed. This is expressed with the use of "if" in the first clause. "would" and not "will" is used since the situation because it is a hypothetical situation and not something that actually happens. "would" and not "could" is used because the use of "could" would be redundant or unnecessary because the ability to identify "him" is already expressed with the use of "be able to".