Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
If I am (a) / the principal of the school (b) / I would abolish all examinations. (c) / No error (d)
- Aa
- Bb
- Cc
- Dd
Explanation
The if-clause expresses a hypothetical present condition, which requires the subjunctive were, giving if I were. Am is indicative and contradicts the hypothetical would abolish in the main clause. The unreal-condition rule demands were, not am. The subjunctive requirement makes part a the error.