SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 182

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q182

Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence.

Had I known about the delay, I will wait.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Grammar Rule: This sentence is a Third Conditional (Type 3), which is used to describe a hypothetical situation in the past that did not happen.

Structure: The structure for a third conditional sentence is:

Condition Clause: If + Past Perfect (or the inverted form Had + Subject + Past Participle)

Result Clause: Subject + would have + Past Participle

Correct Sentence: "Had I known about the delay, I would have waited."