The following sentence has been divided into four parts labelled A, B, C, and D. One of them has an error. Identify the error and select the option that rectifies it.
(A) If I was you, / (B) I would not / (C) take such / (D) a big risk.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (C) If I were you,
Concept (Unreal Condition: If I Were You): काल्पनिक या अवास्तविक स्थिति (Unreal Condition) बताने वाले If-clause में सभी Subjects के साथ 'were' आता है, इसलिए 'If I were you' कहा जाता है। यहाँ 'was' ग़लत है।
Main clause में 'would not' पहले से सही है।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: If I were you, I would not take such a big risk.
Examiner का trap: सामान्य Past Simple (सामान्य भूत काल) की आदत से 'If I was you' को सही मान लेना ही इसका जाल है।
Concept (Unreal Condition: If I Were You): an unreal or imaginary condition uses 'were' with all subjects in the if-clause, so we say 'If I were you'. 'Was' is wrong here.
The main clause 'would not' is already correct.
✓ Correct sentence: If I were you, I would not take such a big risk.
Exam trap: accepting 'If I was you' because of the usual past simple habit.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 30 Sep 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 30 Sep 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.