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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

[if]

[If] you want it bigger, do it yourself.

Is it fine to leave out if? To me, without it, the sentence sounds like someone is requesting or demanding of the speaker.

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With or without if , the sentence is still a strong demand or protest. Grammar requires if , but you may hear it without in heated casual spoken English.

— Mister Micawber

  • With or without if , the sentence is still a strong demand or protest.
  • Grammar requires if , but you may hear it without in heated casual spoken English.
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With or without if, the sentence is still a strong demand or protest. Grammar requires if, but you may hear it without in heated casual spoken English.
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