SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 127

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q127

Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence.

He behaves as if he knows everything.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

In English grammar, when using the conjunctions 'as if' or 'as though' to describe a situation that is contrary to reality (hypothetical), we use the Past Subjunctive (simple past tense).

Sentence: 'He behaves as if he knew everything.'