Choose the modal that expresses a definite reaction to the imagined situation. If I had to move, I ________ hate to leave this house.
Question and options
Choose the modal that expresses a definite reaction to the imagined situation.
If I had to move, I ________ hate to leave this house.
must
would
will
could
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - would
If I had to move presents the move as an imagined situation. Would hate describes the definite reaction within that imagined situation. Could would make the reaction merely possible.
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