In an engineering failure analysis report, which formulation correctly expresses a hypothetical present condition contrary to fact?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. If the cooling pump were larger, the internal operating temperature would remain stable
- Step 1: The second conditional uses the subjunctive 'were' in the conditional clause followed by 'would + base verb' in the main clause: 'If the pump were larger, the temperature would remain stable'. Answer: If the cooling pump were larger, the internal operating temperature would remain stable. Why not the others: 'was being larger' is an unnatural continuous form, 'will be' is incorrect in an if-clause, and mixing 'is' with 'would have remained' confuses second and third conditionals.
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