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Example: "If I '''were''' <del>was</del> a better teacher, I could have more students." | Example: "If I '''were''' <del>was</del> a better teacher, I could have more students." | ||
Although '''I''' is singular, you have to use "If I '''were'''" with the subjunctive mood | Although '''I''' is singular, you have to use "If I '''were'''" with the subjunctive mood which is a verb form that is used for hypothetical statements. | ||
You often use this form to express wishes. | You often use this form to express wishes. |