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They would have been late, if they had not taken a taxi." the given sentence is an example of the sentence.

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They would have been late, if they had not taken a taxi." the given sentence is an example of the sentence. Answer: Third condition

The sentence expresses an unreal past condition and its possible result → a Third Conditional sentence in English grammar.

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This question is part of 🗣️ Verbal Ability within the broader 🧠 Aptitude Mastery subject and appears in the Punjab Police preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.