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Difference between if I was and if I were

If I was and if I were are both correct but are used in different situations.

If you are using the second conditional to talk about unreal situations then use if I were.

  • If I were you, I would go to Europe.
  • If she were the manager, this company would be better.

If you are talking about real past events then use if I was.

  • If I was late, I usually took a taxi.
  • She visited Gary if she was in Liverpool.