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Post by robotsmfc on May 13, 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Since you're somewhat of an expert, could you answer this question for me?
Are
"Perhaps if there were some poker involved"
and
"If only there were some poker involved"
grammatically correct? I'm thinking that "were" is the verb "to be" in the subjunctive tense here, and hence is perfectly acceptable, but am I right?
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Post by ambersalamander on May 14, 2009 11:14:48 GMT
It's conditional, not subjunctive. But yes, it's correct, even if "some poker" looks a bit weird- I'd prefer "some games of poker" or similar, personally. But that's a matter of choice.
I am very flattered that you asked me of all the spelling and grammar freaks ;D
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Post by Sultan of Cannock- SRFC on May 21, 2009 19:43:06 GMT
I am very flattered that you asked me of all the spelling and grammar freaks ;D There was a time not so long ago when i would've felt a bit miffed to be overlooked. However, i have become reconciled to the fact that my powers are fading with age and the time has come to pass on the baton to the next generation  |
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Post by Col ISIHAC. on May 21, 2009 23:02:29 GMT
Cobblers! Sal, darling; he chose our No1 pedant, we all understand that.  Sulty - twirl that baton my friend. |
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Post by ambersalamander on May 22, 2009 20:13:12 GMT
I'll twirl yer baton any time, darlin'.
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Post by Sultan of Cannock- SRFC on Jun 13, 2009 5:45:01 GMT
Mrs Sultan has broken my baton |
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Post by ambersalamander on Jun 13, 2009 10:45:07 GMT
Oh dear!  |
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