can anyone tell me if there are any grammar/punctuation errors in these sentences?

Question

Many people watch the news on television instead of reading the newspaper.

In a telegram, the word "stop" is used instead of a period.

John could get a better view of Mars if his telescope was stronger.

Matilda uses her power of telekinesis to move objects in her home.

Answer 1

I know that this one should be:



John could get a better view of Mars if his telescope were stronger.



(the word "were" is the change I made)



Vicky below is wrong....When you say "If something," the proper tense of the next verb is "were" not "was"

Answer 2

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Answer 3

They are correct. I don't agree with changing the word was to were.