Question
Download Solution PDFFind the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error'.
If I was your sister, I would have never slapped you.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "If I was your."
Key Points
- In the given sentence, the error is a grammatical in the use of the verb.
- The correct verb to use in the conditional clause is 'were' instead of 'was' because it is a hypothetical situation.
- The subject is not actually the object's sister but is stating a hypothetical situation.
- 'Was' is used for past tense while 'were' is used for hypothetical situations.
- Example: If I were the president of India. I was watching the game yesterday.
- The correct sentence should be "If I were your sister, I would have never slapped you.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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