A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to 'No improvement'. The poor boy said, “If I were rich, I would buy many cars”.
A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to 'No improvement'. The poor boy said, “If I were rich, I would buy many cars”. Correct Answer No improvement
The correct option is 4.
'If I were' is used to express improbable wishes that might not happen in the near future – the person is just expressing his/her desire to achieve something which is nearly impossible.
For example: If I were you, I would work harder (I cannot become you - an impossible situation. This sentence only expresses a desire or a wish)
'If I was' is used when something could have happened in the past.
For example: If I was driving carelessly, I am extremely sorry. (Meaning - I might have been driving carelessly).
So, the given sentence is grammatically correct.