Which one is correct and why? what is the difference?
2006-12-17 13:07:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"If it were the case that I DID not"...
Seeing as how "were" is past tense, you must make the verb "do" past tense as well.
I hope this helped!
2006-12-17 13:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that "If it were thr case that I do not" is the correct one, because it's the second condition of if in the form of "if I were...
I do not really know if there is a reason saying "were" in the second condition or not. Good luck!
2006-12-17 21:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by manofgentleness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use the word "was", you are stating that the act is over and done with. If you use the word "were", you are stating that the action can still be going on.
proper usage would be...
1. If it WERE the case that I DO not
2. If it WAS the case that I DID not
2006-12-17 21:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Who Am I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I think both are correct. You have an "if" clause here and I think the use of "were" is the grammatically correct usage of the subjuntive mood, although it's not as common in modern day English.
2006-12-17 21:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct sentence is "if it were the case that i do not"
2006-12-17 21:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by tampamar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"if that was the case then .."
"if that's the case then.."
2006-12-17 21:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by ladyjeansntee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not because not is why and if then not so done.
2006-12-17 21:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont really get it!
2006-12-17 21:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by smartgirls_11 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋