Multiple choice

Directions: The under given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice 5 as the answer.

Jane was (1) by no means popular with the other women, taking (2) far too much upon herself, the strength of her father's rank, and giving (3) herself airs as if she (4) was better than those around her. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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

For wishes and 'as if' usage, the correct auxiliary is 'were', irrespective of tense.