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1. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 30090grammar - "if it were possible" vs "if it was possible ...

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   Therefore, as the phrase "it was possible" is grammatically correct in simple past passive, you can use it. However, it is also correct to use "were" in the "second conditional" for the first and third person singulars as well as the second person singular and all plurals.

2. oneminuteenglish.org › if-it-was-possible-or-if-itIf It Was Possible or If It Were Possible? Which is Correct?

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   In general, “if it was possible” and “if it were possible” are both correct, but in different contexts. “if it was possible” is used to refer to things that could actually happen, while “if it were possible” is used to refer to things that are more hypothetical.

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4. twominenglish.com › if-it-was-possible-or-if-itIf It Was Possible or If It Were Possible? Which is Correct?

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   Mar 28, 2024 · When deciding between “if it was possible” and “if it were possible”, the correct choice depends on the situation. “If it were possible” is used in hypothetical or imaginary situations. This form, known as the subjunctive mood, talks about things that aren’t real or are unlikely.

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   Oct 3, 2022 · The correct choice between was and were in an if clause depends on whether you’re using an unreal conditional sentence, also known as a hypothetical sentence. But how do you know if you’re dealing with an unreal conditional sentence?

6. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 312051The use of wasn't and weren't in second conditional structure?

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   Mar 25, 2022 · 1. I have a question about the 2nd conditional structure. I've search it through the site, but still can't come up with a proper answer. If the weather ___ so bad, we could go to the zoo. What should we fill in the gap, "wasn't" or "weren't"? Can the two be possible? Please explain and include a reference if it is available. conditionals. Share.

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   Oct 27, 2007 · In general, you use the indicative (is, was, am) if and only if you are indicating that a statement or hypothesis is true, and the subjunctive if you are not making a judgement about a statements truth value, or - by not indicating that it is true - implying that it is not true.

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   Which is correct if it was possible?

   • Which is Correct? In general, “if it was possible” and “if it were possible” are both correct, but in different contexts. “if it was possible” is used to refer to things that could actually happen, while “if it were possible” is used to refer to things that are more hypothetical.

   If It Was Possible or If It Were Possible? Which is Correct?

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   Is if it wasn't correct?

   • Both "if it wasn't" and "if it weren't" are correct and I am confident it would be marked correct in a Cambridge English language exam. The question could have been for a class test but that is irrelevant. It is in any case a duplicate of this: Type 2 Conditional - Should verbs be consistent?

   The use of wasn't and weren't in second conditional structure?

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   Is it correct to say if you were and if he/it were?

   • However, it is also correct to use "were" in the "second conditional" for the first and third person singulars as well as the second person singular and all plurals. So in addition to "if you were" and "if they were", the phrases "if I were" and "if he/she/it were" are also correct.

   grammar - "if it were possible" vs "if it was possible" - English

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   What is the difference between if it was possible and was?

   • The difference between “if it were possible” and “if it was possible” is that when we use “were”, we are describing a more hypothetical situation and when we use “was”, we are describing a more plausible situation. If it were possible to change the date of the wedding that would be amazing.

   If It Was Possible or If It Were Possible? Which is Correct?

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   Is 'wasn't' grammatically correct?

   • As the sentence seems to be talking about the present, "wasn't" is the grammatically correct choice. Note, however, that many people in casual speech might well use "weren't" here, and a fluent speaker would understand this as having the same meaning.

   The use of wasn't and weren't in second conditional structure?

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   Which was and were in an if clause?

   • The correct choice between was and were in an if clause depends on whether you’re using an unreal conditional sentence, also known as a hypothetical sentence. But how do you know if you’re dealing with an unreal conditional sentence?

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9. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 131198grammaticality - if it wasn't for or if it weren't for ...

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   1 Answer. Sorted by: -1. "If it was not for", indicative, implies a certitude. "Napoléon was certain to win at Waterloo, if it wasn't not for unexpected heavy rains and his canons stuck in the mud". "If it were not for", subjunctive, express a doubt.