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Pructus Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

If he were strong

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Between the two below, which is correct?

Or, if both are correct, is there any meaning difference?

It's difficult to find explanations about this in books or websites.

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A. If he were strong, he would have done it.
B. If he was strong, he would have done it.

  

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pructus any meaning difference? No. pructus A.

  • pructus any meaning difference?
  • No.
  • pructus A.
  • If he were strong, he would have done it.
  • The use of 'were' is standard.
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pructusany meaning difference?

No.

pructusA. If he were strong, he would have done it.

The use of 'were' is standard. That is, it is the more formal version that is usually expected on exams and in English classes.

pructusB. If he was strong, he would have done it.

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