Multiple choice general knowledge

The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a licensed practitioner.

  1. as though she were a licensed practitioner.

  2. as though she was a licensed practitioner.

  3. like she was a licensed practitioner.

  4. like as if she was a licensed practitioner.

  5. as if she was a practitioner with a license.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The subjunctive mood is required after 'as though' / 'as if' when describing hypothetical situations. 'Were' is the correct form for all subjects in the subjunctive, not 'was'. Options B, C, and E incorrectly use 'was', while D is ungrammatical ('like as if').

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