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Athrun Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
How To Use "If" and Oher Verbs For A Scenario That Has Not Happened Yet?
Hi, I have 2 different questions regarding the usage of "If" and imaginative description.
"If"
When we use "If", do we use:
1) Past tense form
e.g. If your future husband wore a black-suit on that day, would you like it?
or
2) Present tense form?
If it rains tomorrow, let's call the game off.
Imaginative Description
When we are describing something or telling a story (fictional), do we use past or present form?
Example 1 (present form): "Imagine, you are walking down the street, and 3 friends greet you."
Example 2 (past form): "Imagine you were walking down the street, and 3 friends greeted you.
Ok, thanks for the help.
"If"
When we use "If", do we use:
1) Past tense form
e.g. If your future husband wore a black-suit on that day, would you like it?
or
2) Present tense form?
If it rains tomorrow, let's call the game off.
Imaginative Description
When we are describing something or telling a story (fictional), do we use past or present form?
Example 1 (present form): "Imagine, you are walking down the street, and 3 friends greet you."
Example 2 (past form): "Imagine you were walking down the street, and 3 friends greeted you.
Ok, thanks for the help.
Top answer
Hello, athrun—and welcome to English Forums. For your 1st question, you can use 'if' with virtually any present or past verb form. "
- Hello, athrun—and welcome to English Forums.
- For your 1st question, you can use 'if' with virtually any present or past verb form.
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Hello, athrun—and welcome to English Forums.
For your 1st question, you can use 'if' with virtually any present or past verb form.
For your 2nd question, it is a direct quote, so use the present tense (but no commas): "Imagine you are walking down the street and 3 friends greet you."
For your 1st question, you can use 'if' with virtually any present or past verb form.
For your 2nd question, it is a direct quote, so use the present tense (but no commas): "Imagine you are walking down the street and 3 friends greet you."
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