Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E).

Jane was by no means (A) popular with the other women, taking far too much upon (B) herself, the strength of her father's rank, and giving herself airs as (C) if she was better (D) than those around her. No error (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Generally the subjunctive 'were' is used instead of "was" after if....'she were better...'