In the following question, a part of the sentence is printed 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).
If I followed instructions I could have averted the mishap.
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I had followed
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I would have followed
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I were to follow
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No improvement
A.
I had followed