Select the option that will most suitably substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
I gave my best dress to her on condition that she return it the very next day in a clean condition.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. on the condition that she would return.
The phrase "on the condition that she would return" is correct because it maintains consistency with the past tense ("gave") and indicates a future action.
When the main clause is in the past tense (as in "I gave"), the subordinate clause often uses the conditional form (e.g., "would return").