SPOT THE ERRORIf Juan was more aggressive, he'd be a better hockey player.
Correct answer: A. was
- A. was
- B. more
- C. aggressive
- D. better
Explanation
Replace "was" with "were".The sentence is incorrect because it uses the indicative "was" instead of the subjunctive "were" in a hypothetical condition. When expressing a hypothetical situation in the past, the correct form is "were."
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