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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

"If I was to obtain new information..." or "If I were to obtain new information..."

Which is correct, and why?

Thanks for you help.
  

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From a strictly grammatical point of view, were is correct as a hypothetical situation is referred to, not an occurrance in the past. In informal spoken English, was is used quite a lot, though. CB

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  • From a strictly grammatical point of view, were is correct as a hypothetical situation is referred to, not an occurrance in the past.
  • In informal spoken English, was is used quite a lot, though.
  • CB
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From a strictly grammatical point of view, were is correct as a hypothetical situation is referred to, not an occurrance in the past. In informal spoken English, was is used quite a lot, though.

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