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Question : Find 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.

Option 1: If I was your

Option 2: never slapped you

Option 3: sister, I would have

Option 4: No Error


Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: If I was your


Solution : The error lies in the first option.

Explanation : The sentence uses a hypothetical situation (subjunctive mood) where the speaker is imagining a scenario that is not true in reality. When expressing hypothetical situations or unreal conditions, especially when paired with "if", the subjunctive mood requires using "were" instead of "was" when referring to the singular pronouns such as "I", "he", "she", and "it".

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: " If I were your sister, I would have never slapped you."

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