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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

If..........................?

Suppose if my first word of the sentence is If, then must the following words of that sentence be strictly present tense? (or can it also be past tence at times)
  

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All tenses are possible. If you had been there, it would have been great. If you saw the movie, then you should definitely read the book.

  • All tenses are possible.
  • If you had been there, it would have been great.
  • If you saw the movie, then you should definitely read the book.
  • If you go next year, you'll get to meet their new baby.
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All tenses are possible.

If you had been there, it would have been great.
If you saw the movie, then you should definitely read the book.
If you go next year, you'll get to meet their new baby.
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Thanks for the reply.

I have actually send someone an email and would like to confirm.(see below)

If I took the SAT I for 4 times, how will Cornell use the multiple scores that I send for evaluation?
Is the underline send or sent? (also explain why)
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If I took the SAT four times, how ...

You took the test in the past.
You may not have sent the scores yet. If you have already sent them, then "sent." If you have not yet sent them, then "send."

(However, my recollection is that the most recent score is what is considered, even if your earlier score was higher.)
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Thanks a lot for the reply.

Btw did you apply for Cornell also?
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No, I liked the campus but couldn't afford the tuition.

I went to a school about 3 hours east of there.
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Thanks again for reply

Btw I actually have not taken the test four times and also not even once.

So is the correct sentence:

If I take the SAT I for 4 times, how will Cornell use the multiple scores that I send for evaluation?

P.S. Yup, I also couldn't afford and moreover I also live overseas. My parents decided to sell their investments fo

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