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4444mv Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
was and were
What's the difference between:
I remember the last time we met as if it was yesterday
I remember the last time we met as ii it were yesterday.
Thanks.
I remember the last time we met as if it was yesterday
I remember the last time we met as ii it were yesterday.
Thanks.
Top answer
Personally, I like ‘were’ in this case – it sounds so much more grand. I believe it is called the ‘subjunctive tense’ and is somewhat archaic. However, English itself is archaic; so without grammar rules, we would likely stop using it.
- Personally, I like ‘were’ in this case – it sounds so much more grand.
- I believe it is called the ‘subjunctive tense’ and is somewhat archaic.
- However, English itself is archaic; so without grammar rules, we would likely stop using it.
- Those of us who remember using it likely will continue to do so.
- New graduates from schools likely won’t.
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Personally, I like ‘were’ in this case – it sounds so much more grand.
I believe it is called the ‘subjunctive tense’ and is somewhat archaic. However, English itself is archaic; so without grammar rules, we would likely stop using it. Those of us who remember using it likely will continue to do so. New graduates from schools likely won’t.
I believe it is called the ‘subjunctive tense’ and is somewhat archaic. However, English itself is archaic; so without grammar rules, we would likely stop using it. Those of us who remember using it likely will continue to do so. New graduates from schools likely won’t.
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Sorry! I forgot to ask if both are grammatically correct.
Thanks again
Thanks again
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