
22-Dec-2006, 14:50
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 | Harmless drudge | | Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: If clause Quote:
Originally Posted by k k colin love Hello everyone
I have a question about if-clause.
Could you explain to me please ?
Which is most appropriate to say " If I were you..." or " If I was you..."
Thank you for your help.  | In this case, 'were'.
Some teachers and authorities are happy with 'If I was...' in expressions like 'If I was a carpenter...', but the expression 'if I were you' is so often used that it would sound very unusual if you said 'If I was you...'.
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