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In the following questions, a sentence is divided into four parts in which one of the parts may contain errors. Find out the erroneous part from the given alternatives. If all parts are free from error, choose option E as your answer. (

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Rule Third Conditional Structure If Past Perfect, Subject would have Past Participle. Reason When an if clause talks about an unreal past condition using had preserved Had V3, the main clause must use would have V3. Using would not deteriorate is incorrect it must be would not have deteriorated. Correct Sentence If the archaeological department had preserved the ancient manuscript carefully, it would not have deteriorated during the recent monsoon season.