In what cases is the word "were" used instead of "was" when subject of speech is "I"?
The question is about the past tense of course. Hope you understand what I mean. Thank you in advance.
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“Were” can be used in what is called the subjunctive mood, which is used to talk about things that did not actually happen or will not actually happen. Example: “If I were to have gone to the game, I would not have been able to stay until the end.” (Speaker did not go to the game). In the past tense, like the example I just gave, you use “were to have.” For future subjunctive, you use “were”. Example: “If I were to go to the game tomorrow, I would not be able to stay until the end, so I won’t go.”
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It is a good example, John! Or you also can say: If I were rich I would buy an island!:)
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