Use the Subjunctive With “If”

rogersgeorge on July 8th, 2024

“If” implies a situation we call “contrary to fact.”

Speculation regarding situations contrary to fact requires that the caption read “I wish I were rich.” Otherwise, it’s plain old past tense, as the fortune teller knows.

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