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if I was burgled vs if I'd be burgled

The correct phrase is "if I was burgled." This is the correct past simple form to use in this context. The other phrase, "if I'd be burgled," is incorrect because it combines the past simple form "I'd" with the base form of the verb, which is not the correct structure for this conditional statement.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 874 views

if I was burgled

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct past simple form to use in a conditional statement about being burgled in the past.

Examples:

  • If I was burgled, I would have called the police.
  • I was worried that if I was burgled, I would lose all my valuables.
  • Why not kill if you've burgled?
  • I was there... the night the incident room was burgled.
  • The thing is I live in Oxfordshire and I was burgled recently and they haven't caught her yet.
  • A month ago, your hairdressing business in Moss Heath was burgled.
  • -Yeah. My apartment was burgled yesterday, and they took my Parkinson's meds.
  • It was burgled two nights ago, by somebody who could break our most advanced security systems.
  • Your house was burgled last month, Mrs Parker?
  • - If I was your boyfriend.
  • But if I was being completely honest,...
  • Especially if I was nursing a leg wound.
  • I wasn't sure if I could handle being a father either.
  • That's if I was running for mayor.
  • They promised me that my parents will come if I was obedient.
  • Grunschlk, if I was in your situation...
  • If I come to think about it three or four people we know have already been burgled.
  • I wasn't sure if I was ready for that commitment.
  • So I was thinking, maybe if I was different...
  • But if I had it and if I was standing at a place like that, it'll be really great.
  • And it doesn't matter if I was blind or if I simply made an error in judgment.
  • And if I didn't have a kid at this school, it'd be kind of weird if I was just hanging out.

if I'd be burgled

This phrase is incorrect and not commonly used in English.

  • Why not kill if you've burgled?
  • It's just sitting there empty waiting to be burgled.
  • But if I'd known I'd be working with scoundrels, I'd never have taken the job.
  • If I'd have written those lyrics, I'd feel well pleased.
  • If I'd heard similar, I'd react the same.
  • I'd have had your bedroom aired if I'd known.
  • If I'd known I'd cause such a commotion.
  • If I'd known somebody, I'd try to establish a contact.
  • If I'd burned them, I'd never have known.
  • If I'd known beforehand, I'd have found a pretext to turn it down.
  • If I'd studied I'd be working at the Ministry of Culture.
  • I'd have gone to the funeral if I'd known.
  • I'd be much further along if I'd been allowed to practice.
  • If I'd known where it would end, I'd have never let anything start if I'd been in my right mind, that is.
  • I'd have been anxious if I'd had to live with a man like Michael Morgan.
  • If I'd wanted a partner, I'd have one.
  • I'd like it better if I'd had a raise in the past three years.
  • I'd have 20 bucks if I'd gotten any takers.
  • So, if I were you, I'd... I'd put my money on Hodgins or Wendell.
  • Back then if I'd put my mind to it, I'd be an opera star.

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