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      Question

      In the question below, a sentence is given which has a

      blank, meaning something has been omitted. From the options below, choose the correct combination of phrases that can fit in the blank to make the sentence grammatically and meaningfully correct. The review panel concluded that public confidence in institutional governance would remain fragile unless administrative reforms ______ before electoral implementation. 1. were carried out 2. had been carried out 3. are carried out
      A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Only 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The sentence discusses: β†’ future confidence dependent upon reforms. Evaluate: 1. were carried out β†’ Correct Subjunctive/conditional structure fits. 2. had been carried out β†’ Incorrect Past perfect unnecessarily shifts timeline. 3. are carried out β†’ Incorrect Weakens conditional dependency. Thus only statement 1 works. Hence, option (1).

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