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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Help with i wish/ i was

A friend and i were debating which would be correct.
"i wish it were socially acceptable to not wear pants."
Or
"i wish it was socially acceptable to not wear pants."
Which is correct?
  

Top answer

Both are accepted nowadays—the first formally so and the second in informal conversation.

  • Both are accepted nowadays—the first formally so and the second in informal conversation.
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Both are accepted nowadays—the first formally so and the second in informal conversation.
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Anonymousto not wear pants.
I prefer not to wear pants.
( Emotion: surprise )
CJ

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