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Thu 4 Oct, 2007 08:57 am
"I wish it weren't raining." This is subjunctive, not indicative; so "was" is incorrect although it's frequently misused.
I don't think that "I wish it wasn't raining" is wrong, as stated above.
I would consider the 'were' version formal and the 'was' version informal. Am I right?
Many thanks.
"wasn't" (was not) is correct.
"weren't" (were not) is incorrect.
you could say "i wish you weren't leaving"...
Hi Reg
Are you saying that "I wish it weren't raining" is wrong?
Are you saying that "I wish it wasn't raining" is correct?
Many thanks.
yes, that's what i'm saying...
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