________ such a terrible earthquake hit the area, no one can tell how devastating the aftermath will be.
- That
- Could
- When
- Should
- Because
The answer is 'should'. 'When' is impossibe because if you use 'when' you should change 'hit' to 'hits'. So I wonder 'if' is possible?
Q1) "If such a terrible earthquake hit the area,~" is this sentence possible? (specially in grammar)
If possible
If such a terrible earthquake should hit the area, ~ (hit = verb root)
If such a terrible earthquake hit the area,~ (hit = past verb)
Q2) What is difference between two sentences?