Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. They wanted to…
2019
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
They wanted to know_______ I was still prepared to work on the project.
- A.
as if
- B.
if
- C.
that
- D.
even if
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: if — They wanted to know if I was still prepared to work on the project.
Explanation: Use "if" (or "whether") to introduce an indirect yes/no question. Here the speaker is reporting what others wanted to find out about their readiness.
"as if" is incorrect because it introduces a comparison or hypothetical manner, not an indirect question.
"that" is not appropriate here because it would state a fact rather than report a yes/no question; using "that" changes the nuance and sounds unnatural in this context.
"even if" is incorrect because it expresses a condition or concession, not an indirect question.
Quick tip: If you are unsure, try replacing the blank with "whether." If the sentence still makes sense, an indirect yes/no clause is required.