Grammar Discussions

[Captain Halliday]

NYC fashion district:

 

[get me outta here]

I am reminded of an invitation we received which stated that dress was “lounge suites”.

 

[Danger]

. . . . . .

 

[Renato1]

Were I to contribute to this thread, I'd ask should I be saying,
"Were I to contribute to this thread...." or
"If I were to contribute to this thread...." or
"If I was to contribute to this thread.....".

I've seen some Facebook quizzes saying that using "If I was...." in the subjunctive tense is correct, and that "If I were...." is incorrect.
But when I've Googled it, I came up with sites saying that using "If I was...." in the subjunctive tense is incorrect, and that "If I were...." is correct.

Logically, as the preposition "If" creates a subjunctive form, shouldn't "was" be the appropriate verb to be a true alternative to the known correct form of the subjunctive, namely, "Were I to ........."?

Otherwise "If I were...." is a redundant version of "Were I to...".

Were there to be any thoughts, I'd appreciate them.
Regards,
Renato

 

[TheRealTMA]

Were I to contribute to this thread, I'd ask should I be saying,
"Were I to contribute to this thread...." or
"If I were to contribute to this thread...." or
"If I was to contribute to this thread.....".

I've seen some Facebook quizzes saying that using "If I was...." in the subjunctive tense is correct, and that "If I were...." is incorrect.
But when I've Googled it, I came up with sites saying that using "If I was...." in the subjunctive tense is incorrect, and that "If I were...." is correct.

Logically, as the preposition "If" creates a subjunctive form, shouldn't "was" be the appropriate verb to be a true alternative to the known correct form of the subjunctive, namely, "Were I to ........."?

Otherwise "If I were...." is a redundant version of "Were I to...".

Were there to be any thoughts, I'd appreciate them.
Regards,
Renato

Subjunctive rules! ‘Were’! ‘Was’ is not subjective but is common usage and is wrong.

 

[get me outta here]

I just heard that now people say, "chomping at/on the bit". I would still say, "champing at the bit".

 

[Anorthy1]

I didn't read the 105 pages, to be honest, but comma usage is a big issue. As they say, "It can be the difference between helping your Uncle, Jack, off a horse and helping your Uncle jack..."
ahh....I'll see myself out.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I just heard that now people say, "chomping at/on the bit". I would still say, "champing at the bit".

Interesting discussion

Champing at the bit vs. chomping at the bit - Grammarist

 

[JohnK]

Tendonitis or tendinitis?

Both appear to be correct.

 

[JessicaTam]

Tendonitis or tendinitis?

Both appear to be correct.

As it is an inflammation of the tendon, I would have picked tendonitis.

 

[Happy Trails]

Tendonitis or tendinitis?

Both appear to be correct.

There's also 'Tindernitis'.

 

[get me outta here]

Was looking at meat in Woolies and noticed the packet instruction to put it in an “ovenable” container. That’s just ugly.

 

[JohnK]

I would agree but interesting to read the description of Voltaren Emulgel.

.... and soft tissue rheumatism (eg. bursitis; tendinitis).

 

[TheRealTMA]

There's also 'Tindernitis'.

Yes but that’s only for people on Tinder!

 

[JessicaTam]

Was looking at meat in Woolies and noticed the packet instruction to put it in an “ovenable” container. That’s just ugly.

You just made my eyes hurt.

 

[Hvr]

Yes but that’s only for people on Tinder!

What if the soft tissue injury was caused by grinding?

Pls RSVP me if you know the answer.

 

[TheRealTMA]

What if the soft tissue injury was caused by grinding?

Pls RSVP me if you know the answer.

You could be lucky, or not.

 

[BAM1748]

Here is a problem, if I make an error on this site as I might be using my phone so miss a few details on the way through, then when I realise later the AFF site has removed the edit function so my poor grammar and spelling stays for all to see.

I blame this web site of course for refusing to allow people to correct mistakes.

 

[JessicaTam]

Here is a problem, if I make and error on this site as I might be using my phone so miss a few details on the way through, then when I realise later the AFF site has removed the edit function so my poor grammar and spelling stays for all to see.

I blame this web site of course for refusing to allow people to correct mistakes.

You can edit your posts for 24* hours. If that time has passed, feel free to 'report' it and one of us will make any repairs you need.

*Same as the old site.

 

[Deleted member]

Here is a problem, if I make an error on this site as I might be using my phone so miss a few details on the way through, then when I realise later the AFF site has removed the edit function so my poor grammar and spelling stays for all to see.

I blame this web site of course for refusing to allow people to correct mistakes.

And of course, thread headings can’t be edited by the poster. "To" often used instead of “too” for example