Question

From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

She does not like me; I wish she _______ my friend.

• A. Were
• B. Could be
• C. Would be
• D. Had been

Answer 1

The correct option is A Were

The subjunctive mood is used in subordinate clauses and refers to unreal or improbable present or future situations. As a rule, the subjunctive form of be verb is ' were' for all the persons, including the first and third person singular.

Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer will be Option A.

The other remaining options are incorrect, according to the rules.