Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, mark that as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, mark (4).

If I was you, I should tell him the truth.

  1. am you

  2. were you

  3. had been you

  4. No improvement
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B Correct answer
Explanation

We use 'were' in subjunctive mood. The subjunctive is the mood of a verb expressing wishes, stipulating demands, or making statements contrary to fact.

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