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UPCAT English practice question 17: If I ______ in your position, I would ask for an extension.

Correct answer

C. were

A hypothetical, contrary-to-fact condition uses the subjunctive "were" regardless of the subject.

If I ______ in your position, I would ask for an extension.

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

Why C is correct

A hypothetical, contrary-to-fact condition uses the subjunctive "were" regardless of the subject.

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