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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D). "(A) If I was the mayor, (B) I would fix (C) the drainage system first."
- (A) If I was the mayor,
- (B) I would fix
- (C) the drainage system first.
- (D) No error
Answer
A. (A) If I was the mayor,
Solution
A condition contrary to fact takes the subjunctive "were": "If I were the mayor."
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