If only I _ more confident on stage.
Correct answer: A. Were
- A. Were
- B. Had been
- C. Was
- D. Would be
Explanation
The correct answer is 'were' because it is the past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a wish or desire to have been more confident on stage in the past. The other options do not correctly convey the intended meaning of a past hypothetical situation.
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