Had it not been for your help, we ______ the deadline.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. would have missed
- Step 1: 'Had it not been for' starts a past unreal condition, so the main clause needs 'would have' plus a past participle.
Answer
would have missed.
Why not the others: would miss, will miss and had missed don't fit.
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