The sentence below has been divided into three parts. Select the part of the sentence that has an error.
If he had been entered a fatstock/ competition, I am sure his story would/ have been one of unrivalled success.

Correct option is A

Option (a) contains an error.
· The verb phrase “had been entered” is incorrect because “enter” is not used in passive form here.
· The subject “he” is the doer of the action (he would enter the competition), not the receiver.
· So, the correct phrase should be “If he had entered a fatstock competition”.
Grammatical rule used:
· In third conditional structures: If + had + V3, not passive form unless the subject is being acted upon.
· “Had been + V3” is passive, and here, the sentence demands active voice.
�� Information-booster:
Use the third conditional to express hypothetical outcomes of past actions. Active voice is needed when the subject performs the action.