Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Would you have been so kind as to close the window?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Would you be.
- 'Would you have been' should be used replaced by 'Would you be.'
- We generally use the modal verb 'would' when we want to politely request someone for something.
- Someone is asking politely to close the window.
The correct sentence:
Would you be so kind as to close the window?