If he was

bmo · #1 (**permalink**) 16-Jan-2004, 23:11

In today's San Jose Mercury News:

"If Dr. King was here today, he'd be protesting, too," said xxx, a protester.

What is the difference between "If he were" and "If he was," as in the above sentence?

Thanks. BMO

**Red5** · #2 (**permalink**) 17-Jan-2004, 01:16

"If he were" is more formal.

bmo · #3 (**permalink**) 17-Jan-2004, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red5

"If he were" is more formal.

Got it, thanks. BMO

**Tdol** · #4 (**permalink**) 17-Jan-2004, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red5

"If he were" is more formal.

Got it, thanks. BMO

If he were is the past subjunctive.


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