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Bebop Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Had been VS Were/was
My friends were having a debate on athletes and race.
Do you think if Michael Jordan had been Indian he would've been as successful?
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Do you think if Michael Jordan were/was Indian he would've been as successful?
Are both OK?
Do you think if Michael Jordan had been Indian he would've been as successful?
VS
Do you think if Michael Jordan were/was Indian he would've been as successful?
Are both OK?
Top answer
bebop Are both OK? Opinions vary on this. The first one is what the grammar books say is standard.
- bebop Are both OK?
- Opinions vary on this.
- The first one is what the grammar books say is standard.
- On the other hand, many people say the second one with the intention of conveying the same meaning as the first.
- My personal preference is for the first one; the second one sounds a little off to my ear.
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bebopAre both OK?Opinions vary on this. The first one is what the grammar books say is standard. On the other hand, many people say the second one with the intention of conveying the same meaning as the first. My personal preference is for the first one; the second one sounds a little off to my ear.
CJ
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