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Intelligent Freak Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

If I were...

If I were... (this is correct if I am talking about myself and the impossible)

What if I am talking about other person...

If she were.... (is this correct?)

Thank you so much. I just forgot about this already and I need to review again my english grammar. Thanks a lot!

Ciao,

IF [A]
  

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Yes, the subjunctive form is were for all persons. If I/she/they/we/you were President...

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, the subjunctive form is were for all persons.
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Yes, the subjunctive form is were for all persons. If I/she/they/we/you were President...
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Ok, thanks a lot!

Ciao,

IF [A]
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Intelligent FreakIf she were.... (is this correct?)
Yes it is correct. It's imperfect subjunctive. These days many people use "was" instead but that use is not correct.
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BokehThese days many people use "was" instead but that use is not correct.
I knew someone would say something like that before this thread was too old... I just needed to wait. Those kinds of things really drive me crazy, sorry.
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BokehThese days many people use "was" instead but that use is not correct.
I knew someone would say something like that before this thread was too old... I just needed to wait. Those kinds of things really drive me crazy, sorry.
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Intelligent FreakIf I were... (this is correct if I am talking about myself and the impossible)

Not necessarily "the impossible":

1. If I were posting on HappyPosterForums.com tonight, I would probably be in a much better mood.

And a moment later, I'm logging in cheerfully at HPF.

MrP
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BokehI only said it to see who would be the first one to start throwing toys out of his pram.
Well, I think everybody expected me to do it, LOL. I had to do it, you know, I have to fight against the evil teachings in the ESL field... I think I'm a kind of superhero, so I want a medal, LOL.
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I want a medal
I hope you're not holding your breath!

CJ
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