Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in 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.
If you were the Prime Minister of India what steps would you have taken to end unemployment?
- will you take
- will you be taking
- would you take
- No improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The reason for this choice is that when expressing a hypothetical situation, it's appropriate to use would in one of the clauses of the conditional statement as per the subjunctive mood.
The subjunctive mood is the form of a verb that is used to express a wish, a desire, a hope, a possibility, a doubt, or an uncertainty.
So, the correct sentence should be "If you were the Prime Minister of India, what steps would you take to end unemployment?"
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