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In English / High School | 2014-11-06

Which uses the correct verbs for formal speech or writing?

A. Suppose I were going to the planet Saturn next month and could take only one suitcase. What should I pack?
B. Suppose I was going to the planet Saturn next month and could take only one suitcase. What should I pack?

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Answer (2)

A. Suppose I were going to the planet Saturn next month and could take only one suitcase. What should I pack?

Answered by Jelena | 2024-06-10

The correct choice for formal speech or writing is A: 'Suppose I were going to the planet Saturn next month and could take only one suitcase.' This uses the subjunctive mood, which is appropriate for hypothetical situations. Option B is less formal and incorrect in this context.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-06-16

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