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Anonymous I wish this microphone was/were a hot dog. Strictly speaking, use 'were'. However, 'was' is also correct.
- Anonymous I wish this microphone was/were a hot dog.
- Strictly speaking, use 'were'.
- However, 'was' is also correct.
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Anonymous I wish this microphone was/were a hot dog.Strictly speaking, use 'were'. However, 'was' is also correct.
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Could you possibly give a reason for why we should use "were" over "was"?
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Hi Anon
The word "were" is subjunctive and is the traditionally or more formally "correct" form in this sort of sentence.
Nowadays, however, people often the word "was" instead of the subjunctive "were" -- especially in more informal English.
The word "were" is subjunctive and is the traditionally or more formally "correct" form in this sort of sentence.
Nowadays, however, people often the word "was" instead of the subjunctive "were" -- especially in more informal English.
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