will or would in if or when clauses | WordReference Forums
Jan 5, 2012 · In conditional sentences (where a main clause is dependent upon the condition stated in the conditional clause), the conditions are usually prefaced by "if" or "unless". I've not heard of …
If I had studied hard, I would <pass> <have passed> the exam.
Aug 27, 2022 · I was taught at school that there are four types of conditional sentences. However, I found that there is a fifth type called the mixed conditional. Basically, it combines the if clause from …
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Mar 26, 2024 · Hello! I have trouble with "if" and "when" in zero conditional sentences... 1. What happens to your body when you eat oatmeal every day? 2. Frozen food thaws faster when you put it …
Conditionals were vs was - WordReference Forums
Jun 22, 2021 · Both sentences are widely used in spoken English. "Was" is used commonly in American English. However, when describing a potentially possible or hypothetical situation, it is grammatically …
"Be going to do" in the main clause of conditional sentences
Apr 12, 2014 · The point is that the be-going-to future can function in conditional sentences either as a present or as a future tense, from the point of view of tense sequencing.
When, whenever and if in zero conditional - WordReference Forums
May 15, 2015 · In 'Grammar and Beyond' by Blass, Iannuzzi, Savage and Reppen, I have learnt that when, whenever and if can be used in the zero conditional without changing the meaning. This may …
If I had or If I have - WordReference Forums
Oct 22, 2024 · If I have is just a variation of If I had. Either way, it's a conditional sentence. After all, both sentences start with "if." As a general observation (and not a rule), perhaps, for some speakers, have …
should = if (as a conditional) | WordReference Forums
Oct 5, 2009 · Hello Everybody, If I am not mistaken, "should" can be used as a conditional instead of "if", right? Could somebody tell me whether this sentence is right and if it is frequent to use sentences …
was or were in conditional clauses | WordReference Forums
Jan 2, 2019 · Any non-subjunctive or non-conditional verbs that follow have to be in the past tense. If so, for the verb be, there are two past subjunctive forms, i.e. were and was.
Conditional sentences with 'when' 'once' 'as soon as'
Jan 10, 2013 · I can not give you any examples, but I would like to ask you for advice on this, and I would be grateful if you could give me your own examples with the distinctions between such …