What time the banks closed in Britain?

Yutu · #1 (permalink) Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:38 am *What time the banks closed in Britain?*

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #6 "The worse it will be", question 2

If I am you I wouldn't dream of taking on that extra responsibility without some kind of insurance.

(a) am
(b) wouldn't
(c) taking
(d) kind

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #6 "The worse it will be", answer 2

If I were you I wouldn't dream of taking on that extra responsibility without some kind of insurance.

Correct entry: were
The error was: (a) am
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What time the banks closed in Britain?

Yutu

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:14 am *What time the banks closed in Britain?*

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Normal banking hours in the UK are 9.30am to 4.30pm weekdays with some open on Saturday mornings. Cash withdrawal machines are available on a 24-hour basis.
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Lili6 · #3 (permalink) Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:08 am *What time the banks closed in Britain?*

can we also use here was ?

Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:42 am *What time the banks closed in Britain?*

'Was' is used nowadays in conversation, but it is still considered substandard in this structure.
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