Were in Second Conditional Sentences?
In the Second Conditional, When the Verb in the If-Clause Is a Form of Be, We Use Were Instead of Was. .. .Here We Use a Simple Past Tense in the If-Clause and...
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Here we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would + infinitive in the main clause.
- I would make a cake if I got time.
- She would clean the carpet if you asked her.
- I would buy a bungalow if I had money.
Why do we use were in 2nd conditional?
Therefore, whenever you use the second conditional to talk (or write) about a hypothetical situation, use were instead of was in the if clause. Examples: If Sandra were nicer to her neighbours, she would be invited to their parties. If I were an author, I would write a book.
Was were in conditional sentences?
If the verb in the if clause is “to be,” use “were,” even if the subject of the clause is a third person singular subject (i.e., he, she, it). ... See the examples below for an illustration of this exception: If I was a rich man, I would make more charitable donations.
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