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Nathan mckane Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
As if he were/was/is
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Which one is correct?
He speakes in a way as if he were/was/is the boss.
Thanks very much.
Which one is correct?
He speakes in a way as if he were/was/is the boss.
Thanks very much.
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nathan mckane He speak e s in a way as if he were/was/is the boss. All three are correct, nathan. The subjunctive "were" is the most formal.
- nathan mckane He speak e s in a way as if he were/was/is the boss.
- All three are correct, nathan.
- The subjunctive "were" is the most formal.
- "Was" is allowed as a modern substitute.
- I see nothing wrong with the simple present.
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nathan mckaneHe speakAll three are correct, nathan. The subjunctive "were" is the most formal.es in a way as if he were/was/is the boss.
"Was" is allowed as a modern substitute.
I see nothing wrong with the simple present. He speaks as if he is in pain.
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