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

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  1. was he more honest.
  2. had he more honest.
  3. should he be more honest.
  4. were he more honest.

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Option 4 : were he more honest.
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The correct answer is 'were he more honest.'

Key Points

  • The inversion condition is applied in this sentence.
  • Also, it is a conditional and hypothetical sentence.  
    • ExampleWere she more talented, she would be admitted to that college.
  • Correct sentence: Were he more honest, he would be happier.

Additional Information   
 

 

  • The zero conditional is used for when the time being referred to is now or always and the situation is real and possible.
  • The zero conditional is often used to refer to general truths.
  • The tense in both parts of the sentence is the simple present.
  • In zero conditional sentences, the word "if" can usually be replaced by the word "when" without changing the meaning.

Hinglish

  • इस वाक्य में  inversion condition की स्थिति लागू होती है।
  • साथ ही, यह एक conditional and hypothetical वाक्य है।
    • ExampleWere she more talented, she would be admitted to that college.
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