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Pamela81 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

If I was - If I were

Hi !

I´m a bit confused.. I ve always thought that correct was "if I were you....I would...." but then I read on a special conversation book "If I was you" . Can someone explain me this point??

Thanks

Pamela
  

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were is considered 'more correct', especially for formal situations. In ordinary conversation, you may hear either was or were . Personally, I use were , and I recommend that you use it as well, but be aware that many people use was .

— CalifJim

  • were is considered 'more correct', especially for formal situations.
  • In ordinary conversation, you may hear either was or were .
  • Personally, I use were , and I recommend that you use it as well, but be aware that many people use was .
  • CJ
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were is considered 'more correct', especially for formal situations.

In ordinary conversation, you may hear either was or were.

Personally, I use were, and I recommend that you use it as well, but be aware that many people use was.

CJ
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