English MCQ #1165

Would that I ____ a king.

English MCQ #1165

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Would that I ____ a king.

    • A) Was
    • B) Am
    • C) Would be
    • D) Were

    Answer: Were

    Explanation: "Would that" expresses an unreal wish, requiring the subjunctive mood; the correct subjunctive form of "to be" is "were" for all persons.