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Jack112 Posted 20 years ago
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If

1. I cannot imagine if my parents called me that. (What does this mean? with the 'if' ?)

2. I cannot imagine my parents calling me that. (What does this one mean without the 'if' ?)

3. I cannot imagine if my parents calling me that. (Is this incorrect?)

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1. Strange. Better, using the same construction: If my parents called me that, I would be very upset.

— Marius Hancu

  • 1.
  • Strange.
  • Better, using the same construction: If my parents called me that, I would be very upset.
  • Translation (not not a strictly correct form): If my parents would call me that, I would be very upset.
  • 2.
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1. Strange.

Better, using the same construction:

If my parents called me that, I would be very upset.

Translation (not not a strictly correct form):
If my parents would call me that, I would be very upset.

2. Seems the only correct here.

Translations:
I cannot imagine that my parents can call me that.
I cannot imagine t
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