In the following questions, insert the correct word/expression in the given blank:

I wish I ______  the richest person in my country.

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  1. am
  2. were
  3. was
  4. will be

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Option 2 : were
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The correct answer is 'were'.
 
Key Points
  • The word "were" is the correct form of the verb to use in this subjunctive sentence.
  • The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, or conditions contrary to fact.
  • In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a wish that is contrary to the current reality.
  • Option 1 (am) is incorrect because "am" is used in the present indicative mood, not the subjunctive mood.
  • Option 3 (was) is incorrect because "was" is used in the indicative mood and not in hypothetical or wishful contexts.
  • Option 4 (will be) is incorrect because it refers to a future possibility, not a wish in the present.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.
 
Complete Sentence: "I wish I were the richest person in my country."
 
Additional Information
  • Option 1: "am" is used for present reality and does not fit the subjunctive mood.
  • Option 3: "was" is incorrect in subjunctive sentences because "were" is the preferred form for all subjects.
  • Option 4: "will be" is used for future possibilities, not wishes or hypotheticals in the present.
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