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She talked as though she ____ the CEO of that company.
Ans: had been
Rules:
1. Present indefinite + As if/ As though +Past indefinite.
Ex: He talks as if he knew everything.
2. Past indefinite + As if/ As though +Past perfect.
Ex: She talked as though she had been the CEO of that company.
The correct answer is:
"had been"
In this sentence, "as though" is used to compare or describe something that is contrary to fact or hypothetical. When using "as though" or "as if" in a hypothetical or unreal condition, we often use the past perfect tense.
So, the correct sentence is:
"She talked as though she had been the CEO of that company."
