Does if always use were ?

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hello.does if always use were. for example. if i were. if i was. they was. they were.

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

Americans are more likely to say "If I were" or "If he were" than our friends in the UK, who are are more likely to say "If I was" or "If he was."

Thienfoverl · Answer

So which one is officially correct in English?

BarbaraPA · Answer

What people use become correct.

In formal writing, use "if I were" or "if he were."

CalifJim · Answer

thienfoverlofficially correct in English

There's no such thing. Unlike some other countries, we have no "Academy of Language" that prescribes what is officially correct.

CJ

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