Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
If I _____ you, I would take that job offer.

Correct option is A

The correct option to fill in the blank is (a) were.
Explanation:
This sentence is a Type 2 conditional sentence, which refers to hypothetical or unreal situations in the present. The structure is:
If + subject + were + …, subject + would + base verb.
Even though “I” is singular, “were” is used instead of “was” in such hypothetical constructions for formal correctness.
Correct sentence:
If I were you, I would take that job offer.
Grammatical rule used:
Subjunctive mood in conditional sentences uses “were” with all subjects when expressing hypothetical or imaginary scenarios.
✦ Explanation in Hindi:
कल्पनात्मक या असली स्थिति के विपरीत स्थितियों में “I” के साथ भी “was” की बजाय “were” का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
Meanings of other options: · (a) were – used for hypothetical condition ✅
Hindi meaning: होता
· (b) had been – past perfect; does not fit hypothetical structure. ❌
· (c) am – present simple; incorrect in imaginary context. ❌
· (d) was – grammatically incorrect in this conditional. ❌