Select the appropriate option, If I _______ his number, I would phone him. (Know)

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Knew

Known

Has known

Has been knowing

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

●        Type 2 conditionals are used in the example sentence.
●        It states an improbable circumstance, "If I (knew) his number," and its likely outcome, "I would phone him." The if-clause of this type is in the simple past tense, and the main clause, "would phone," is in the present conditional tense.
●        The option "know" is a straightforward past tense verb.
●        As a result, the verb is the best choice and Option 1 is correct.
●        Choosing 2, 3, or 4: The word "know" is in the simple present tense; the verbs "has known" and "has been knowing" are in the present perfect continuous tense.
●        A Type 2 conditional sentence if clause is in the simple past tense and is predetermined. There isn't another tense that can take its place. Therefore, these choices are untrue.

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