If I were you vs. if I was you?

Zishuli · #1 (permalink) Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:07 am *If I were you vs. if I was you?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #347 "English Slang Idioms (6

", question 8

"I wouldn't go in there if I was you. They have been fighting for a while now and ......... are flying!" Matt told Jennifer as she was going to check on her friend Gina.

(a) pillows
(b) feathers
(c) words
(d) paintings

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #347 "English Slang Idioms (6

", answer 8

"I wouldn't go in there if I was you. They have been fighting for a while now and feathers are flying!" Matt told Jennifer as she was going to check on her friend Gina.

Correct answer: (b) feathers

Your answer was: correct
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Hi,

Is it possible if I say " I wouldn't go there if I 'were' you" , instead of " if I was you" ?

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:42 am *If I were you vs. if I was you?*

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Yes, indeed. Many grammarians consider 'was' substandard here.
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Linda · #3 (permalink) Mon Jan 05, 2009 23:31 pm *If I were you vs. if I was you?*

Yes, that's an typo/an oversight.
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