Question

Which uses the correct verbs for formal speech or writing?

a. If I was just five inches taller, I could see the bald spot on top of my dad's head without standing on a chair.
b. If I were just five inches taller, I could see the bald spot on top of my dad's head without standing on a chair.

Answer 1

The correct choice is B: If I were just five inches taller, I could see the bald spot on top of my dad's head without standing on a chair. The reason is because "were" is used future tense, meaning that he WANTED it, but it will not come right now.

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Nate

Answer 2

b. If I were just five inches taller, I could see the bald spot on top of my dad's head without standing on a chair.
It is always right to say 'If I were" instead of "If I was"