Which uses the correct verbs for formal speech or writing?

a. Carl wished it was last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.

b. Carl wished it were last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.

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Timothy Cantrell

13 September, 02:00

Which uses the correct verbs for formal speech or writing?

a. Carl wished it was last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.

b. Carl wished it were last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.

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Kason Logan · Answer 1

"b. Carl wished it were last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time." is the correct response because it uses "were"

Which uses the correct verbs for formal speech or writing?a. Carl wished it was last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.b. Carl wished it were last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.

Which uses the correct verbs for formal speech or writing?

a. Carl wished it was last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.

b. Carl wished it were last year at this time so he could invite someone else to homecoming and have a good time.