Tuesday, July 9, 2019

meaning in context - Use of "were to" in English grammar




The Prime Minister said: "I have indicated in opening remarks that I do not intend to be Prime Ministerial candidate if the UPA were to come to power after the general elections.


BJP leader Narendra Modi will prove to be "disastrous" for India if he were to become the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.



What does the use of were to in above sentences indicate? If I don't use were to, does it then mean something different? Or can I use only were instead?




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