From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal hoped that he……….to help the students.
- can be able
- is able
-
would be able
- must be able
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The sentence would read: "The principal hoped that he would be able to help the students."
This is the correct choice because it correctly reflects a hope or expectation in the past about the future ability of the person to help.