Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
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If I am the P.M. I would ban all processions.
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- will be
- were
- am
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
Subjunctive Mood → expresses a wish Use of if-clauses → expresses an unreal or imaginary condition.
The Past Tense of the Subjunctive uses the Verbwere.
Hence, were is the right usage.
