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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

I'm sure you would have done the same to help me

Should I use subjunctive form 'were' in the following setnence?
I'm sure you would have done the same to help me if it were/was you in my place.

Please guide me.
  

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Jackson6612 Should I use subjunctive form 'were' in the following setnence? No. Use "had been".

— CalifJim

  • Jackson6612 Should I use subjunctive form 'were' in the following setnence?
  • No.
  • Use "had been".
  • would do the same if it were you but would have done the same if it had been you CJ
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Jackson6612Should I use subjunctive form 'were' in the following setnence?
No. Use "had been".

would do the same if it were you

but

would have done the same if it had been you

CJ
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Thank you, CJ.

Recently, I read somewhere that 'was' is gradually taking place of 'were' as a subjunctive form. Is there any truth to it? Please let me know.
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Jackson6612Is there any truth to it?
There is some truth to it. Yes. Nevertheless, careful speakers and writers continue to use "were".

CJ
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Thank you for the confirmation.
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