If you ________ the instructions more carefully yesterday, you wouldn't be struggling with the assembly right now.

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A read
B had read
C would have read
D were reading

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Answer: B. had read

Answer: B) had read
Explanation: This is a Mixed Conditional sentence. It connects a hypothetical past action (yesterday) with a present result (right now). The condition clause uses the Past Perfect tense (had + V3) to show a past unreality, while the main clause uses would + base verb for the present outcome.

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If you ________ the instructions more carefully yesterday, you wouldn't be struggling with the assembly right now.

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