Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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We kept all the old paintings in a place where they would remain safe from harm or danger.
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- will remain safe
- are safe
- may remain safe
- No improvement
Correct Option: D
No improvement
We kept all the old paintings (Principal Clause – Simple Past Tense)
Hence, would remain safe is the right usage.
