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Pretty3
Saudi Arabia

I need urgent help
 
Hi,
 
Can you tell me why here were is used not was ??
 
He looked as if he were sick.
 
 
 
Thanks in advance,
Pretty

21 Feb 2011      





kodora
Greece

Have a look at this:
http://www.perfectyourenglish.com/usage/as-if.htm
Dora

21 Feb 2011     



Pretty3
Saudi Arabia

Thanks a lot it is useful
 

21 Feb 2011     



Jessisun
Argentina

In this case you use WERE because you �re using the second conditional. I hope this can help you! Regards,
                       Jessica

22 Feb 2011