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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Correct my sentance please

I wish every day WERE a holiday.

OR

I wish every day WAS a hoiday.

I've looked every where but cannot find a difinitive answer.

Thank You,

Claudia
  

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Was is very common, but were is the correct choice. It is an example of the subjunctive mood used in a contrary-to-fact situation. Take a look at Why be anonymous?

— Philip

  • Was is very common, but were is the correct choice.
  • It is an example of the subjunctive mood used in a contrary-to-fact situation.
  • Take a look at Why be anonymous?
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Was is very common, but were is the correct choice. It is an example of the subjunctive mood used in a contrary-to-fact situation.

Take a look at Why be anonymous?.
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