My music teacher claims that if Mozart _________ alive today, he would almost certainly play the electric guitar.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

was

B

had been

C

were

D

is

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the best answer. This requires the subjunctive mood because it describes a hypothetical situation contrary to fact. "Were" is the correct form for the singular subject in the subjunctive.