Paul Harvey would have said "If I were the deep state", not "if I was". And Paul
Harvey would have said it before all of it happened. Paul Harvey showed his
education and genius. I don't think this narrator is on a par with Paul Harvey, but
few people are. Rush was the closest. I wish he were still here!
You're right! It's been almost 70 years since I learned the definitions of the parts of speech and diagraming sentences. I need a refresher course. If only I had pulled out my Strunk and White...
If Paul Harvey were alive today…
Paul Harvey would have said "If I were the deep state", not "if I was". And Paul Harvey would have said it before all of it happened. Paul Harvey showed his education and genius. I don't think this narrator is on a par with Paul Harvey, but few people are. Rush was the closest. I wish he were still here!
Past perfect tense not taught anymore.
You're right! It's been almost 70 years since I learned the definitions of the parts of speech and diagraming sentences. I need a refresher course. If only I had pulled out my Strunk and White...
Funny you mention this. I keep my Harbace College Handbook nearby all the time, and reference it often.
I have hardcover copy from long ago, but here is the online version you can view after creating a profile. Can be previewed without profile.
https://archive.org/details/harbracecollegeh0000unse_d9u0/page/n15/mode/2up
It's the subjunctive mood, actually. I'm saddened that few utilize it anymore.
I somehow replied to myself and not you. Apologies.
Paul was a real page turner!
Anyone who knows this fact is a grammar fren of mine.
Well done--emphasizing the point in your last sentence. 😆
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