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08-31-2007, 08:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by russ

Sure, let us break it down.

if there wasn't a Blu-ray version becomes if there was not a Blu-ray version; now let us invert this: was there not a Blu-ray version

if there weren't a Blu-ray version becomes if there were not a Blu-ray version; now let us invert this: were there not a Blu-ray version

The correct form is "were". Remember, the subjunctive mood is our friend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Was not sounds better and fits the flow of the wording. If your really want to be anal, it can be done your way - however, either way can work. Trust me

Might I suggest the following?

http://www.amazon.com/Simon-Schuster-Handbook-Writers-Seventh/dp/013144350X

This was my textbook in college, granted it was like the third or fourth edition, but a very good source for writing...

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