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About Laura
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I can help with questions about research projects, literature, and writing for middle school and high school. I can also help with on-line resources and integration of technology in learning.

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I am a certified library media specialist and language arts teacher.

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MEd Instructional Technolgy- 1999 Arkansas Tech University
BA English- 1995 University of Central Arkansas

 
   

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Topic: Teaching Advice



Expert: Laura
Date: 1/12/2006
Subject: Grammar

Question
Was and Were:

Is it "If I were to go...."  "If I were you..."
or
"If I was to go..."  "If I was you...."

???

Thanks!

Answer
It is "If I were to go..." and "If I were you..."

It is called the subjunctive mood, and applies to wishes as well (I wish I were thin). It is a hold-over from our Germanic  language past reinforced by Latin influence.

I love grammar questions! Thanks.
Laura

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