SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 196

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q196

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
If I was you, I would resign immediately.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The sentence uses a second conditional (hypothetical situation):
“If I were you…” is the correct standard form.

We can replace it with an inverted conditional (without “if”):

“Were you, I would resign immediately.”

Why others are incorrect:

A) “was in your place” (wrong tense + changes structure)

C) “would be you” (incorrect grammar)

D) “am you” (completely incorrect)