0
Perfect Stranger Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Grammar q no. 8 = if it won't...

Howdy,

Is this sentence correct?

Well, what I wish for is a loving family and a loving wife... but if it will not come true, then I will have to live on my own.

Thanks
  

Top answer

Well, what I wish for is a loving family and a loving wife , but if it will does not come true, then I will have to live on my own.

— Fivejedjon

  • Well, what I wish for is a loving family and a loving wife , but if it will does not come true, then I will have to live on my own.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

6 Answers
0
Well, what I wish for is a loving family and a loving wife, but if it will does not come true, then I will have to live on my own.
0
0
Thanks Fivejedjon. Just like I thought. Still, what keeps my awake at night (just kidding) I the fact that in some cases will can be used after if ... and I see no explanation why...
0
0
Hi

I'm sure Fivejedjon is right about your example, but I don't understand it either ...

- If it will help you, I'll lend you ten dollars

- If I will not find a wife, I will live alone

The first definitely works but the second doesn't. It would be good to have some explanation

Dave
0
0
Yeah... I'm a bit perplexed myself. Hope Fivejedjon drops by here again.
0
0
When 'will' expresses certainty, it would be unnatural in the if- clause:

If the sun will rise tomorrow, ...X - We know the sun will rise

When 'will# expresses volition, it is fine:

If you will lend me (=if you are willing to lend me)
0
0
Yes, I like that

- If you meet the right woman but you will not marry her, then you will have to live alone

Thanks! Dave
0

Related Questions