The expression “as though” introduces a supposition that is contrary to fact (the pipe is not a
twig). Such suppositions must be expressed in the subjunctive mood. For example, in the phrase "I
wish I were rich," the verb "were" is in the subjunctive because the phrase expresses a desire contrary
to fact. The appropriate singular form of the verb “to be” in the subjunctive mood is “were.”
(A) This choice is incorrect as it repeats the original sentence.
(B) “Like”
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twig). Such suppositions must be expressed in the subjunctive mood. For example, in the phrase "I
wish I were rich," the verb "were" is in the subjunctive because the phrase expresses a desire contrary
to fact. The appropriate singular form of the verb “to be” in the subjunctive mood is “were.”
(A) This choice is incorrect as it repeats the original sentence.
(B) “Like”
...
