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If I was a bird vs If I were a bird

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If I was a bird' is used in informal situations, while 'If I were a bird' is used in formal or hypothetical situations. The use of 'were' instead of 'was' in the second phrase follows the subjunctive mood.

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If I was a bird

This phrase is correct in informal contexts.

This phrase is used in informal situations to express a hypothetical or unreal condition.

Examples:

If I was a bird, I would fly everywhere.
If I was a bird, I could see the world from above.

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Classes mirror the adult yoga schedule at CorePower Yoga and some of Barry's Bootcamp classes. *Option to drop off kids for yoga while parents workout! ...
"If I Was A Bird". [INTRO (Talking)] Sometimes blindness finds me and leads me through ignorance not allowing us to gain experience so we become lifeless
"If I Was A Bird". [Verse 1:] If I didn't love you so much. If I didn't care enough, I would've been out that door years ago. But if I didn't get too hurt, If you didn't ...
Oct 7, 2007 ... A video with the song, "If I was a Bird". Its one of my favorite songs and I happened to notice that it wasn't even on Youtube, can you believe that ...

Alternatives:

If I were a bird (more formal or hypothetical)

If I were a bird

This phrase is correct in formal or hypothetical contexts.

This phrase is used in formal or hypothetical situations to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. It follows the subjunctive mood.

Examples:

If I were a bird, I would soar through the sky.
If I were a bird, I could travel to faraway lands.

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Aug 28, 2014 ... If I were a Bird by Hitomi is the second OST from Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Disclaimer: I do not own of If I Were a Bird (Boku wa ...
Aug 14, 2014 ... If I were a bird, I'd sing for you. I'd chirp and tweet and coo. I'd rustle feathers. And flutter wings. And hop about, doing birdie things. I'd pause at ...
This children's book has a special twist. If I Were A Bird is a book about imagination and animals. Ages 2 thru 9 are a great target. Brea, CA Children's Book.

Alternatives:

If I was a bird (informal)

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