This is a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact statement (the father is not alive). In English grammar, such wishes use the subjunctive mood. In the subjunctive, we use "were" instead of "was" for all subjects, including singular ones. 🔹 Example: I wish he were here. (not "was") I wish it were easier.
I wish my father ______ alive today?
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This question is part of 🗣️ Verbal Ability within the broader 🧠 Aptitude Mastery subject and appears in the PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.