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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Is the above correct with regard to BE and AM?

He talks as if he was rich. (British English)

He talks as if he were rich. (American English)

Is the above correct with regard to BE and AM?

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tamguatlay Is the above correct with regard to BE and AM? No. They are both used in both dialects.

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  • tamguatlay Is the above correct with regard to BE and AM?
  • No.
  • They are both used in both dialects.
  • The version with "was" reflects the gradual and continuing disappearance of the subjunctive mood.
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tamguatlayIs the above correct with regard to BE and AM?
No. They are both used in both dialects. The version with "was" reflects the gradual and continuing disappearance of the subjunctive mood.
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