CLEAR!!

[j_shreyans]

"If it was opening" is always incorrect. For a possible future event in an "if" clause, you should normally use the present tense and the indicative mood: "If it opens". [If you wanted to indicate skepticism about the possibility that the store will open, you could use the subjunctive mood. But the correct way to do that would be to say "If it opened" or "If it were to open" or "If it were opening".]


Guys ,

My question is can we use were with IT as you see in the above statement it mentions OR can you pls clear the above bold line

[David@GMATPrepNow]

Hi j_shreyans,

"If it were to open" is correct.

The above phrase is written in the subjunctive mood. As a reminder, the subjunctive is used to express situations that are hypothetical or not yet realized and is typically used for what is imagined, hoped for, demanded, or expected.

[j_shreyans]

Hi ,

So when should we use "If it were to open " and how about "If it were opening"

and i am in doubt that can we use were wit it?

[David@GMATPrepNow]

Hey j_shreyans,

Both of them can be correctly used. Which one you pick depends on the meaning you wish to convey, because they each suggest slightly different time frames in which subsequent action might take place. Take a look at these two close examples:

If it (a door) were to open, I would go through it.

If it were opening, I would get out of the way (and then go though it).

I hope this helps.