Question

If I saw a snake under my sofa, I _______ away.

• A. Would ran
• B. Would run
• C. Would have ran
• D. Would have been run

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Would run

This is a second conditional sentence used for a hypothetical or unlikely situation.

Structure:

• If + past simple, would + base verb

Here:

• If I saw (past simple)

• I would run (would + base verb)

Why the other options are incorrect:

• ❌ Would ran – Incorrect because would must be followed by the base form of the verb (run, not ran).

• ❌ Would have ran – Incorrect. The correct form is would have run, and it is used in the third conditional.

• ❌ Would have been run – Incorrect passive form and does not fit the meaning.