Deae Prof, it’s been a splendid lesson. I was wondering if I might dare to ask you a question ? Could I say : If I were to choose, I’d say ... instead of if I had to choose.... I pay my respects to you. Far thee well, dear Prof.
Hi Andrea, yes, you can absolutely say 'If I were to choose...' instead of 'If I had to choose...'. It could be argued that there is a very slight difference in meaning: had to - suggests an obligation. were to - suggests more freedom However, in real terms, they can be used interchangeably. For me, 'had to' is more natural. It could be that there are regional differences in use. I'm not sure which would be more natural to someone from the US.
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Deae Prof, it’s been a splendid lesson. I was wondering if I might dare to ask you a question ? Could I say : If I were to choose, I’d say ... instead of if I had to choose.... I pay my respects to you. Far thee well, dear Prof.
Hi Andrea, yes, you can absolutely say 'If I were to choose...' instead of 'If I had to choose...'. It could be argued that there is a very slight difference in meaning:
had to - suggests an obligation.
were to - suggests more freedom
However, in real terms, they can be used interchangeably.
For me, 'had to' is more natural. It could be that there are regional differences in use. I'm not sure which would be more natural to someone from the US.
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