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Oligalma Posted 9 years ago
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"as if" question

The party sounds as if it was great fun. I wish I ____ there

Option 1: had been
Option 2: was

Are both correct?
  

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oligalma Are both correct? No. The party is in the past.

— CalifJim

  • oligalma Are both correct?
  • No.
  • The party is in the past.
  • Only Option 1 is possible.
  • Suppose the party is still going on, and somebody calls you and tells you what great fun it is.
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oligalmaAre both correct?
No. The party is in the past. Only Option 1 is possible.

Suppose the party is still going on, and somebody calls you and tells you what great fun it is. Then you can use Option 2.

CJ
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