Which Statement Is an Example of a Downward Counterfactual

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of a downward counterfactual

• A) If the tornado's path was different, there would have been less damage.
• B) If the house was sturdier, the tornado wouldn't have blown the roof away.
• C) If the tornado was stronger, the sirens would have sounded sooner.
• D) If the tornado had hit seconds earlier, we would have all died.

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