Question

Transform the below sentence by replacing the word "if" with the most appropriate word:
If I were the Prime Minister of the country, I would ensure free education to all.

• A. Had I were the Prime Minister of the country, I would ensure free education to all.
• B. Should I were the Prime Minister of the country, I would ensure free education to all.
• C. Were I the Prime Minister of the country, I would ensure free education to all.
• D. If I would ensure free education to all, I would be the Prime Minister of this country.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Were I the Prime Minister of the country, I would ensure free education to all.

In the given sentence, the subject is 'I'. The linking verb (which acts as the main verb) is 'were'. The word, 'if' can be omitted and the sentence can be transformed by inverting the subject and the linking verb. So, "If I were" can be replaced by "Were I". Option C reflects this sentence format. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Option A: The auxiliary, 'had' is used along with past participle form of the main verb in a perfect tense sentence. Example: 'Had I been the Prime Minister'. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: The modal, 'should' is used along with the simple present form of the main verb. Example: 'Should I be the Prime minister'. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D is incorrect as the word 'If' is not omitted.