Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
If I was very rich, I would spend all my time and money on the poor.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. If I were very rich.
- The use of "If I were" is correct in this context because it follows the subjunctive mood, which is used for hypothetical or unreal situations.
- In English, "were" is used for all subjects in hypothetical statements, regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural.
Hence, the chosen option will be the correct answer.