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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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was or were
Which one do I use and why please? thank you
If I was/were there, I would buy that for you.
If I was/were there, I would buy that for you.
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If I were there, I would buy that for you . Use the subjunctive form here in this conditional sentence, which states a condition contrary to fact (the fact is, you are not there) .
- If I were there, I would buy that for you .
- Use the subjunctive form here in this conditional sentence, which states a condition contrary to fact (the fact is, you are not there) .
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If I were there, I would buy that for you.
Use the subjunctive form here in this conditional sentence, which states a condition contrary to fact (the fact is, you are not there).
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If I were there, I would buy that for you.
Use the subjunctive form here in this conditional sentence, which states a condition contrary to fact (the fact is, you are not there).
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