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 required’.
If I was you, I would not have appeared for the entrance exam.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. were.
The phrase "If I was you" is incorrect.
It is a hypothetical condition.
In such cases, "were" is used instead of "was" to maintain the subjunctive mood.
The correct construction should be "If I were you, I would not have appeared for the entrance exam."
Hence, the chosen option is correct.