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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
When to use 'were'
Do we use 'were' in hypothetical situations or situations that suggests possibility like:
"If I were you, I wouldnt go." I don't think 'was' here will make sense.
So, which sentence is correct?
"If the situation were reversed, would you have done the same?"
or
"If the situation was reversed, would you have done the same?"
Thank you
"If I were you, I wouldnt go." I don't think 'was' here will make sense.
So, which sentence is correct?
"If the situation were reversed, would you have done the same?"
or
"If the situation was reversed, would you have done the same?"
Thank you
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"Were" is correct here because it is the subjunctive mood. (Stating something that is not true, with an hypothesis that it is true)
- "Were" is correct here because it is the subjunctive mood.
- (Stating something that is not true, with an hypothesis that it is true)
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"Were" is correct here because it is the subjunctive mood. (Stating something that is not true, with an hypothesis that it is true)
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