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"had i was not busy" vs "had i am not busy"

The correct phrase is "had I not been busy". Both of the given phrases are incorrect. The correct structure uses the past perfect form of the verb "to be" (had been) to indicate a condition in the past.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

had i was not busy

This phrase is also incorrect. The verb "was" does not match the past tense auxiliary verb "had".

The correct form should be "had I not been busy" to indicate a past condition of not being busy.

Alternatives:

  • had I not been busy
  • if I had not been busy
  • had I not had other commitments
  • had I not been occupied
  • had I not been engaged

had i am not busy

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "am" does not match the past tense auxiliary verb "had".

The correct form should be "had I not been busy" to indicate a past condition of not being busy.

Alternatives:

  • had I not been busy
  • if I had not been busy
  • had I not had other commitments
  • had I not been occupied
  • had I not been engaged

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