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Bunmeikaika Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Could you please tell me the difference in nuance beiween the two sentences?

1. I can give it to Tom if he will be at the meeting.
2. I can give it to Tom if he is at the meeting.
Please tell me the difference in nuance between the two sentences above.

  

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Occasionally 'will' appears in the if-clause in the sense of be willing . For example: If you will clear the table, I'll wash the dishes. ) bunmeikaika 1.

— Persian Learner

  • Occasionally 'will' appears in the if-clause in the sense of be willing .
  • For example: If you will clear the table, I'll wash the dishes.
  • ) bunmeikaika 1.
  • I can give it to Tom if he will be at the meeting.
  • I can give it to Tom if he is willing to be there.
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Occasionally 'will' appears in the if-clause in the sense of be willing.

For example:

If you will clear the table, I'll wash the dishes. (=I will wash the dishes if you fancy clearing the table.)

bunmeikaika1. I can give it to Tom if he will be at the meeting.

I can give it to Tom if he is willing to be there.

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