Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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If I hadn’t come along at that moment, Rahim.....the one arrested instead of the real thief.
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- might been
- may have been
- can have been
- could have been
- might been
Correct Option: D
The sentence is a Conditional Sentence with ifclause at the beginning.
Its formation will be as follows : if-clause (Past Perfect), Main Clause (could + have + Past + Participle)
Here, could have been is the right usage.
