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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
as if/as though
Hi,
1) Should all sentences that contain an "as if" or "as though" phrase be construed as being in the subjuctive mood?
2) How would you evaluate the Googling search results that seem to show plenty cases where those sentences with the "as if" or "as though" phrase do not appear to meet the conditions for the subjunctive? Are they all incorrectly written sentences?
3) If they are not, can you give me a few sentences where sentences with an "as if" or "as though" phrase are not in the subjunctive mood?
Thank you.
1) Should all sentences that contain an "as if" or "as though" phrase be construed as being in the subjuctive mood?
2) How would you evaluate the Googling search results that seem to show plenty cases where those sentences with the "as if" or "as though" phrase do not appear to meet the conditions for the subjunctive? Are they all incorrectly written sentences?
3) If they are not, can you give me a few sentences where sentences with an "as if" or "as though" phrase are not in the subjunctive mood?
Thank you.
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1-No. 2- It will take long to explain. It is better to search as if and as though from the search box right above.
- 1-No.
- 2- It will take long to explain.
- It is better to search as if and as though from the search box right above.
- I am sure you will find good explanations.
- 3-You talk as if you know the subjunctive mood means:You really know this subject.
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1-No.
2- It will take long to explain. It is better to search as if and as though from the search box right above. I am sure you will find good explanations.
3-You talk as if you know the subjunctive mood means:You really know this subject.
2- It will take long to explain. It is better to search as if and as though from the search box right above. I am sure you will find good explanations.
3-You talk as if you know the subjunctive mood means:You really know this subject.
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as if (or as though) as would be the case if: she behaved as if he weren't here. (oxford american dictionary)
whatever follows "as if" is not true, not the case, counter factual.
whatever follows "as if" is not true, not the case, counter factual.
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