In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
He behaves as if he is the supreme leader.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. as if he were.
- In the case of the hypothetical sentence "were" is used with all the subject without the limitation of singular and plural.
- So, for the given statement we need to choose the option containing "were" as the auxiliary verb.
- As the given option follows the given rule it will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
He behaves as if he were the supreme leader.