Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Portia claims that even if she (1 ) _ to live as long as Sibylla, she would die as (2) __ as Diana because she can only be claimed (3) _ the manner specified by her father's will. She (4) __ that nobody would be able to crack (5) __ casket test and so she was bound to remain unmarried.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.

Options

A. is
B. were
C. was
D. has

Answer

B

Explanation

(b) "Sub+ were" is called the subjunctive mood, and is used when you.re talking about something that isn.t true or when you wish something was true.