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Poll: What would you do if you were at a nice outdoor caf� and someone sitting next to you ______ smoking?

What would you do if you were at a nice outdoor caf� and someone sitting next to you ______ smoking?

was
were
Either

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 583
  • Comments: 7
  • Added: December 2004

Comments:

erika chavez

I will tell you that I don�t like the smoke people near of me.

MrTrilby

WERE! It's the subjunctive, people!

Setzer

I don't see the need for the subjunctive for the second verb- the first carries the hypothetical element, the second is factual.

Vidableek

I'd take the cigarette and break it in half and stomp it on the ground... Then I'd run.

The Hyphenator

I'd probably use my shirt as an impromptu gas mask whilst sneaking glares in their direction.

wesley

i answer was

raj

I will tell you that I don�t like the smoke people near of me

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