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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Dear. teachers.

Can someone tell me the difference in meaning between the followng two sentences?

"If you'll let me borrow this whistle I'll show it at work"

"If you let me borrow this whistle I'll show it at work"

thanks in advance
  

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There is no difference in intent. Native speakers usually use the 2nd form; we usually replace the 'will' future with present in dependent clauses.

  • There is no difference in intent.
  • Native speakers usually use the 2nd form; we usually replace the 'will' future with present in dependent clauses.
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There is no difference in intent. Native speakers usually use the 2nd form; we usually replace the 'will' future with present in dependent clauses.
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