
What's the difference between "wasn't" and "hadn't"?
2015年12月2日 · A's use of "wasn't" probably falls under the Simple Past designation. "The baby wasn't sleeping all night" — you might come across this sentence in a book when the narrator …
"Wasn't" vs "weren't" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
So "I wish it wasn't raining today" and "I wish it was raining today" are how to express those concepts. If you were trying to imply something contrary to fact, then were would be the way to …
Wasn't vs. Weren't - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
2020年1月19日 · The sentence is: We wasn't going to, but Jordan was skipping all the way to the toy shop. I said that it should be: We weren't going to, but Jordan was skipping all the way to …
past tense - "it wasn't" vs "it isn't" - English Language Learners ...
Either of “wasn’t” or “isn't” can be used, with slight difference in meaning. Meggie's “It isn't my fault” can mean “It isn't my fault that my dress is dirty”, while “It wasn't my fault” can mean “The …
Wasn't you Vs Weren't you? [closed] - English Language Learners …
2022年6月12日 · Wasn't = Was not you singing this song the other day? Wern't = Were not you singing this song the other day? Which one sounds better? Were VERB second person …
What is the correct usage of contractions like "isn't" and "wasn't"?
Why wasn't she there? Which would be equivalent to: Why was not she there? Which doesn't make any sense. Considering how often I see this used I thought I could find something online …
Use of wasn't vs was not in a formal sentence
2020年11月14日 · That use of "wasn't" sounds fine to me. What sounds a bit questionable is the idea that one could tell whether a person is blind just by looking at them. Also, "bespectacled" …
word choice - "If I wasn't ... " vs "if I weren't ..." - English ...
2021年3月16日 · I would not have done ABC if I wasn't/ weren't sure This reads to me like an unreal condition, making "weren't" at least as correct as "wasn't". Of course, a past unreal …
"wasn't" vs "weren't" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
According to Google Search, "if it wasn't for you <verb>ing" and "if it weren't for you <verb>ing" are both used. What is the correct usage of wasn't or weren't in this case? subjunctives
Wasn't and weren't? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Both the sentences are accepted. In the second sentence, I weren't American is using the subjunctive mood, which is correct, in that case (I read the sentence as I would do it, if I …