Feb 14, 2019 · I wish I were young. I wish I were a boy. I wish I were a policeman. I wish I were a rich man. All the above sentences suggest you want to be something you are factually not. In …

Jun 19, 2022 · "If it were" or "If it was" can be used to give a hypothetical condition. It's not actually true that the car is a part, or an extension, of your body, but hypothetically if it was an …

The correct use is decided by when you had that thought: if the thought occurred to you when (or before) you were making the call, then would be is an appropriate choice (were is still …

Oct 25, 2021 · What is the difference between "were" and "have been", and are these sentences gramatically correct? 1) some of the best known writers of detective fiction in the twentieth …

Nov 5, 2014 · That is, both "were to" (using the irrealis "were") and "was to" (using a past-tense verb) would usually be interchangeable in a sentence structured similar to yours, but that …

Apr 26, 2017 · Use were (instead of was) in statements that are contrary to fact. In your sentences it should definitely be: "What if the Moon were a Disco ball" - It's not true, that's why we use …

The question is usually in the same form as the answer. So the answer might be these buildings were designed by Lutyens - the subject of the verb is the buildings. So, the question is "Who …

Jan 24, 2020 · I thought you were coming late today. Were+verb-ing is correct affer a past tense. Another explanation : as i said in the situation you mentioned are is correct , but if your friend …

It implies that periodical reviews were performed at an indefinite time in the past and probably this action is still going on now. When you use present continuous, you are talking about the …

Both are found. I first thought was is more natural, but I've changed my mind: were is more likely.. On the surface, the logical subject is Several thousand pounds worth, which is uncountable; …