2022 · Q25
Directions: The following items feature one part of the sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct alternative.
He would be happier
EnglishCorrelating Sentences
- Awas he more honest.
- Bhad he more honest.
- Cshould he be more honest.
- Dwere he more honest.
Explanation
The main clause he would be happier requires a subjunctive if-clause, and were he more honest is the inverted form of if he were more honest. Were is the correct subjunctive, while was is indicative and ungrammatical after would in formal usage. Had he more honest is ungrammatical since had cannot pair with an adjective, and should he be more honest expresses a different condition. The inverted subjunctive makes were he more honest the right completion.