Please somebody explain to me the difference between
If it wasn’t/weren’t for & if it hadn’t been for
At what instances they are used?
If it wasnt for or hadn’t been for
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Re: If it wasnt for or hadn’t been for
If it weren't for you I would be homeless. (present)Shakeebsha wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 4:04 pm Please somebody explain to me the difference between
If it wasn’t/weren’t for & if it hadn’t been for
At what instances they are used?
Yesterday I fell in the river. If it hadn't been for a passing policeman I would have drowned. (past)
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