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can someone tell me plz!

how can I use "was to" in If sentence?

If I "were to" accept the offer, I would leave my curent job.
If I "was to" accept the offer, I would leave my current job.

what is the difference in meanings in the above two sentences?
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can someone tell me plz!

how can I use "was to" in If sentence?

If I "were to" accept the offer, I would leave my curent job.
If I "was to" accept the offer, I would leave my current job.

what is the difference in meanings in the above two sentences?
1. is correct. It uses the subjunctive mood.
2. is wrong.
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