Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(A) If I were him /(B) I would have /(C) saved the life /(D) of the squirrel. /(E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

It should be 'If I had been he' instead of 'If I were him'. This is a case of conditional of third degree. The usage of 'he' rectifies the error of nominative case.

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