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What is the difference between if only I were 10 years younger and if only I am 10 years younger ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between if only I were 10 years younger and if only I am 10 years younger ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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‘If only I am 10 years younger’ is not correct because ‘am’ means that you ARE 10 years younger; it’s present tense.
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‘If only I am 10 years younger’ is not correct because ‘am’ means that you ARE 10 years younger; it’s present tense.
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IF ONLY expresses a strong wish that things could be different. It could also express a regret, if you use the past perfect tense.
Some examples:
* If only he had listened. (Regret)
* If only they knew the truth. (I wish)
* If only this was a dream. (I wish)
* If only they hadn’t said that to her. (Regret)
* If only I was 10 years younger. (I wish)
* f only he had treated them better. (Regret)
I hope this helps. :)
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