In the following sentence, a part is given in bold. Identify the correct replacement for the bold part if it contains an error. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose option (e).

**If I will study, I would have passed the exam.**

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In the following sentence, a part is given in bold. Identify the correct replacement for the bold part if it contains an error. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose option (e).

**If I will study, I would have passed the exam.**

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**Solution:**

1. The sentence is intended to be a third conditional sentence, which refers to unreal situations in the past.

2. Third conditional sentences describe a past condition that did not happen and its impossible past result.

3. The correct structure for the condition part is the Past Perfect tense: *If I had studied*.

4. The result part uses *would have* + past participle: *would have passed*.

5. The original phrase "If I will study" is incorrect because "will" is not used in the if-clause of third conditional sentences.

**Answer:** "I had studied"

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