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How do I use the second conditional? (were or would be?)



 
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How do I use the second conditional? (were or would be?) #1 (permalink) Sat Nov 20, 2004 21:08 pm   How do I use the second conditional? (were or would be?)		  
Hi! point out the difference between the following expressions
If only he would be more understanding
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If only he were more understanding
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If he were... #2 (permalink) Sat Nov 20, 2004 22:16 pm   If he were...		  
The first sentence might be used in colloquial English by some people, the second one is a second conditional.
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