If I were the President, I would make everyone happy.
If I were President, I would make everyone happy.
Could you tell me the differences between the sentences?
I'd appreciate your help. Thank you.
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@ColleenV That is not the same and provides no definite guidance, in my opinion. – Lambie Jun 29 '21 at 13:48
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@Lambie It could use a better answer, but it’s essentially the same question. – ColleenV Jun 29 '21 at 13:49
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@ColleenV I disagree. That one asks why there is no "the" and not what the difference would be with a the and without one. – Lambie Jun 29 '21 at 13:51
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Actually, this is the one I was looking for and couldn’t find (until now that is) https://ell.stackexchange.com/q/27182/9161 – ColleenV Jun 29 '21 at 13:54
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- If I were the President, I would make everyone happy.
The specific one in office now.
- If I were president, I would make everyone happy.
A generic idea not referring to the president in office now.
[US news organizations capitalize the President, for the US president but it is not really necessary. It is a style choice.]
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