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GATE 2019 ME (ME2) – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Once the team of analysts identify the problem, we ______ in a better position to comment on the issue. Which choice CANNOT fill the blank?

  1. will be
  2. were to be
  3. are going to be
  4. might be

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Correct answer: (B) were to be

Explanation

The once-clause describes a future condition. Will be,are going to be and might be can all express the subsequent state. Were to be would introduce a hypothetical past/subjunctive form inconsistent with this construction. Thus the unsuitable choice is **B**.