Question

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the options given below: “Even if he had been doing his job, as a man of character he _____ not have cooperated with standard.”

• A. standardly
• B. would
• C. will not
• D. often

Hint:

Third Conditional: \[ \text{If + had + V}_3,\ \text{would have + V}_3 \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The phrase \[ \text{would not have + past participle} \] is used in conditional sentences referring to unreal situations in the past.

Step 1: Observe the sentence structure.
The sentence begins with: Even if he had been doing his job... This is a past unreal condition.

Step 2: Identify the required auxiliary verb.
The correct structure is: \[ \text{would not have cooperated} \]

Step 3: Reject the other options.

• standardly = adverb, unsuitable
• will not = incorrect tense
• often = adverb, grammatically incorrect Therefore, \[ {\text{Option (B)}} \]