2022 · Q24
Directions: The following items feature one part of the sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct alternative.
Had I the wings of a bird
EnglishCorrelating Sentences
- AI would fly away.
- BI should fly away.
- CI will have flown away.
- DI could have flown away.
Explanation
Had I the wings of a bird is an inverted conditional meaning if I had, and the main clause requires would for this unreal present wish. I would fly away correctly pairs the subjunctive condition with the conditional result. Should expresses obligation, will have flown mixes future perfect with a present wish, and could have flown shifts to a past possibility. The if-I-had-then-I-would pattern makes would fly away correct.