If and should

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If you change your mind about handing in your notice, we would be happy for you to stay with us.

Should you change your mind about handing in your notice, we would be happy for you to stay with us.

The first sentence is all right. Do you think the second one is also correct? Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

The first sentence is all right.-- No, it isn't. I have fixed it two ways.

Do you think the second one is also correct?-- Yes.

If you change your mind about handing in your notice, we will be happy for you to stay with us.
If you changed your mind about handing in your notice, we would be happy for you to stay with us.
Should you change your mind about handing in your notice, we will/would be happy for you to stay with us.

Abil · Answer

But in the test I chose the option "should" and was adjudged wrong. According to the text programme, the correct one is "if". Here is the test http://www.examenglish.com/cpe/CPE_grammar.htm

Mister Micawber · Answer

That is probably because it is an American website, and putative 'should' is primarily a BrE phenomenon.  The test makers made a mistake.

Abil · Answer

Thanks MM for your additional comments.

Anonymous · Answer

_______ you to change your mind about handing in your notice, we would be happy for you to stay with us.

Should

Unless

If

Were

'Were" is the best option

If and should

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