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Prolix Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Subjunctives
Dear all,
Just a little question that is bothering me.
Which of the following would you consider to be more correct:
(1) If it were raining, and I were without an umbrella, would you lend me one?
(2) If it were raining, and I was without an umbrella, would you lend me one?
Thank you in advance!
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#1 is, by strict rules of traditional grammar, correct, and #2 is not. However, in present-day English #2 is perfectly acceptable.
- #1 is, by strict rules of traditional grammar, correct, and #2 is not.
- However, in present-day English #2 is perfectly acceptable.
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#1 is, by strict rules of traditional grammar, correct, and #2 is not. However, in present-day English #2 is perfectly acceptable.
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