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lizgc7
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"If I was" or "If I were"
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Hello Eslmembers!!!
I�m going to explain conditionals and I have a doubt, which is the best option:
If I was a rich girl...
If I were a rich girl...
Thanks a lot in advance!!!! =)
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5 Feb 2009
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saninfe
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Normally the second option is the correct one. It is commonly used. It is not that the first one is incorrect but when I have to explain conditionals I always use If I were. |
5 Feb 2009
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Maria Isabel
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Hi lizgc...
I think that depends on how formal you want to be...
If I�n not mistaken if I were....... is more informal and colloquial but it�s OK.
I hope that helps...
Regards,
Maria Isabel |
5 Feb 2009
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nurja
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Hello,
The correct one is If I were......... but in spoken English people often say If I was.....
I always tell my ss to use the correct one just to be on the safe side.
Greetings Karin
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5 Feb 2009
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penbwl
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Grammatically correct is �If I were...�
Spoken English is often �If I was...�
That�s about all there is to it really...
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5 Feb 2009
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lizgc7
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Hey!!!
Thanks a lot for your help!!! Really useful!!!
Byebye!!! ![Smile](http://www.eslprintables.com/forum/images/smiley1.gif) |
5 Feb 2009
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Olindalima ( F )
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Listen to " Fiddler on the roof " " If I were a rich man ... "
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5 Feb 2009
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lizgc7
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Thanks Olindalima and Zora!!!!!
I appreciate a lot your help!!!
Greetings from Mexicooo!!!!! ![Wink](http://www.eslprintables.com/forum/images/smiley2.gif) |
5 Feb 2009
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Mishuna
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I love when a topic like this one cames up on the forum...it�s been a really long time since my last post. Zora, your explanation was very clear... Have a nice day all of you!!
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5 Feb 2009
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