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were It's an example of the subjunctive used in a situation that is contrary to fact.
- were It's an example of the subjunctive used in a situation that is contrary to fact.
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were It's an example of the subjunctive used in a situation that is contrary to fact.
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Philip is absolutely correct for correct formal English. 'Was' is replacing 'were' in informal English. Here is one comment from the Am Heritage Dictionary:
A traditional rule requires the use of were rather than was in a contrary-to-fact statement that follows wish: I wish I were (not was) lighter on my feet. While many people conti
A traditional rule requires the use of were rather than was in a contrary-to-fact statement that follows wish: I wish I were (not was) lighter on my feet. While many people conti
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