Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

She screamed as if she _____ being murdered.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. will

  4. would
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After 'as if' or 'as though' when describing an unreal or hypothetical situation, we use the subjunctive mood 'were' instead of 'was.' This shows the situation isn't real: she isn't actually being murdered. The correct form is 'She screamed as if she were being murdered.'

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