If I Were vs If I Was: What's the Difference? English Grammar and Writing Class with Alisha

Описание: A lot of people ask about the differences between "if I were" and "if I was." This quick video breaks down the key points: "if I were" is used for unreal situations. "If I was" is used for past potential situations. Hopefully this will help you the next time you wonder, "is it 'if i were' or 'if i was'?"

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Reference Book Recommendations:
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Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3Q89c5v
Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/4d18LU6
The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3JmD6yT
The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/3JItIGh
McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3U5iX5h
McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/3U20CWU

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