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Rommel Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

This sentence using 'as if' is correct, isn't it?

This sentence using 'as if' is correct, isn't it?

Jessica sat in front of Dad as if she were trying to seduce him, but he was faithful to Mom.
  

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It's grammatical but somewhat unnatural. Try something like: Jessica sat in front of Dad as if she was trying to seduce him, but he took no notice of her because he was faithful to Mom.

— Teechr

  • It's grammatical but somewhat unnatural.
  • Try something like: Jessica sat in front of Dad as if she was trying to seduce him, but he took no notice of her because he was faithful to Mom.
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It's grammatical but somewhat unnatural. Try something like:
Jessica sat in front of Dad as if she was trying to seduce him, but he took no notice of her because he was faithful to Mom.
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Rommelas if she were
Grammar books insist on using were form of be in these situations.
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KhoshtipManGrammar books insist on using the "were" form of "be" in these situations.
Throw them in the bin!
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/as-if-or-though?q=as+if
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I like to rely on the books, not web pages.
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Both "as if she were" and "as if she was" are used. I believe the former version is more common. Some grammarians state the "were" version is correct.
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teechrThrow them in the bin!
I suppose you wrote this without thinking enough. If you learn some career without reading books you should be doubtful about your proficiency. Writing a book needs a whole and complex process. There are many experts of various skills involving making it. The process is very hard but the outcome is fine.
Totally, there is almos
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KhoshtipManI suppose you wrote this without thinking enough.
I had my doubts before, but now it's quite clear to me that you're quite tactless and even rude. You can suppose and pontificate all you like. Henceforth, I shall treat your remarks with the contempt they truly deserve.
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Hey teechr! I don't think he was trying to be rude. However if I remember correctly, this is his second account. His first account was somewhat downvoted to oblivion, and was probably banned because he was rather tactless. I like to think he's changed, but I'd not be suprised otherwise.
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teechrI had my doubts before, but now it's quite clear to me that you're quite tactless and even rude. You can suppose and pontificate all you like. Henceforth, I shall treat your remarks with the contempt they truly deserve.
Again, I think you wrote it without thinking enough.
You applied many inappropriate words. This is not a good work. But, I forgive y
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NugsoHey teechr! I don't think he was trying to be rude. However if I remember correctly, this is his second account. His first account was somewhat downvoted to oblivion, and was probably banned because he was rather tactless. I like to think he's changed, but I'd not be suprised otherwise.
Using "he was rather tactless" and "I'd not be suprised otherwise." i
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