0
Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
english
My sentence is:
"Even if the inflation rate was changed this would make no difference as to which project was selected"
In this unreal condition why are we using 'was' after project. Why not 'is' instead?
"Even if the inflation rate was changed this would make no difference as to which project was selected"
In this unreal condition why are we using 'was' after project. Why not 'is' instead?
Top answer
The unreal condition that requires the subjunctive is in the first part: Even if the inflation rate were changed... The second use of was is correct, although time reference might allow for is .
- The unreal condition that requires the subjunctive is in the first part: Even if the inflation rate were changed...
- The second use of was is correct, although time reference might allow for is .
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
The unreal condition that requires the subjunctive is in the first part: Even if the inflation rate were changed... The second use of was is correct, although time reference might allow for is.
00
Anonymous My sentence is:"Even if the inflation rate was changed this would make no difference as to which project was selected"In this unreal condition why are we using 'was' after project. Why not 'is' instead?Please do not post your question more than once.
CJ
0
Related Questions