Charley looked as if he were not entirely sure that the question would would keep so long.
– why, really he looked as if he was afraid I would bite him.
Why is one was, and the other were?
Charley looked as if he were not entirely sure that the question would would keep so long.
– why, really he looked as if he was afraid I would bite him.
Why is one was, and the other were?
Hi,
Generally we can use “were” instead of “was” in connditional sentences type 2 , … as if/though and subject+wish+subject in a formal way.
In addition,“were” is used in a SUBJUNCTIVE form,referring to actions which are possibilities rather than facts:I wish I were rich.
Regards,
Morteza
Incidentally, you might be interested in this: Essay ‘Wish you were here’ Another of Alan’s essays that illustrates the use of the subjunctive.[YSaerTTEW443543]
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Hi Dear Torsten,
Nice to meet you again.
Many thanks,
Morteza