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Easy 1 Mark

English Conditional Sentences

Choose the correct sentence.

A If he was more careful, he wouldn't make so many mistakes.

B If he were more careful, he wouldn't make so many mistakes.

C If he is more careful, he wouldn't make so many mistakes.

D If he were more careful, he won't make so many mistakes.

In formal exam English, "were" is required instead of "was" for hypothetical statements, regardless of the subject.

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Guide , Page 8

Always default to "were," not "was," in second conditional hypotheticals.