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Guest Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Conditional sentences, if...were+to-infinitive
Hi,
I've a short question concerning conditional sentences and especially the construcition "if...were + to-infinitive".
"If she were to win the next four races, she would be world champion."
Could I also say: "If she won the next four races, she would be world champion." or do I have to use the first construction?
Thanks in advance,
C
I've a short question concerning conditional sentences and especially the construcition "if...were + to-infinitive".
"If she were to win the next four races, she would be world champion."
Could I also say: "If she won the next four races, she would be world champion." or do I have to use the first construction?
Thanks in advance,
C
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Both versions are fine, Guest; but only if you want to imply that it's not likely to happen. ' MrP
- Both versions are fine, Guest; but only if you want to imply that it's not likely to happen.
- ' MrP
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Both versions are fine, Guest; but only if you want to imply that it's not likely to happen.
If you think she is likely to win the 4 races, you say:
'If she wins the next four races, she'll be world champion.'
MrP
If you think she is likely to win the 4 races, you say:
'If she wins the next four races, she'll be world champion.'
MrP
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