A Alimdul Junior Member Joined Oct 31, 2013 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Ukrainian Home Country Ukraine Current Location Ukraine Jan 28, 2020 #1 Hello. Is it correct to say "Were I under the same circumstances, I would..."? (I'm aware of the formal style). Thank you.
Hello. Is it correct to say "Were I under the same circumstances, I would..."? (I'm aware of the formal style). Thank you.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jan 28, 2020 #2 "Were I ..." is OK. "under the same circumstances" is not correct. It should be "in the same circumstances".
"Were I ..." is OK. "under the same circumstances" is not correct. It should be "in the same circumstances".
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Jan 28, 2020 #3 As a related point—sometimes you can use use 'under circumstances', but not in this sentence. The basic difference can be simply expressed as follows: something happens under (certain) circumstances something is in (certain) circumstances The sentence here should use pattern 1.
As a related point—sometimes you can use use 'under circumstances', but not in this sentence. The basic difference can be simply expressed as follows: something happens under (certain) circumstances something is in (certain) circumstances The sentence here should use pattern 1.