Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

It was quite clear that the runner could be able to improve upon his own record.

Options

A. will be able
B. should be able
C. would be able
D. No Improvement

Answer

C

Explanation

(3) would (Mod.V.) : used as the Past tense of will, used for talking about the result of an event that you imagine
• She would look better with shorter hair.
could (Mod.V.) : used as the Past Tense of can. able to cannot be used with could Hence, would be able is the right usage.