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Pleasehelp Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Correct sentences

I just saw your boyfriend kiss another guy!

I wish I were wrong or I wish I was wrong.

I wish I were taller or I wish I was taller.

Same rule that applies to If I were you I won't do that.
  

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-- Both OK; the first is formally correct and the second is acceptable in casual English . -- As above. -- But no, it doesn't.

— Mister Micawber

  • -- Both OK; the first is formally correct and the second is acceptable in casual English .
  • -- As above.
  • -- But no, it doesn't.
  • 'Won't' won't work here.
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I just saw your boyfriend kiss another guy!-- OK

I wish I were wrong or I wish I was wrong.-- Both OK; the first is formally correct and the second is acceptable in casual English.

I wish I were taller or I wish I was taller.-- As above.

The same rule applies to 'If I were you I wouldn't do that'.-- But no, it doesn't.
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The same rule applies to 'If I were you I wouldn't do that'.-- But no, it doesn't. 'Won't' won't work here.


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Saying I won't do that simply means I will not do that if I were you, so why can't won't be in the sentence?
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I will not do that if I were you-- You cannot say this either, and be correct. Please [url=http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences] READ THIS[/url].
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So this would work correctly: If I'm you I won't do that!
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No, because you are not and cannot be me; it is an impossible condition and therefore second conditional– If I were you I wouldn't do that. You must adhere to reality: If I am working tomorrow, I won't do that.
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