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Fandorin Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

if-clause with should

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If he should come, I will ask him about it. He might come or not, mightn't he? Should implies less possibility, doesn't it? The First Conditional.

If he should come, I would ask him. He will not come, will he? Should shows less probability, doesn' it? But..It's unreal. It keeps me confused. The second conditional.

We shall be grateful, if you will send us a telegram. "Will" implies politeness and request, doesn't it? The First Conditional

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I would interpret should come as "if he just happens to come" Fandorin If he should come, I will ask him about it . " I hardly ever use "should" in this situation. " If he should come, I would ask him.

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  • I would interpret should come as "if he just happens to come" Fandorin If he should come, I will ask him about it .
  • " I hardly ever use "should" in this situation.
  • " If he should come, I would ask him.
  • would combination.
  • We shall be grateful, if you will send us a telegram.
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I would interpret should come as "if he just happens to come"
Fandorin If he should come, I will ask him about it. I would interpret this as "if he just happens to come along, then I will ask him." I hardly ever use "should" in this situation. I say "If he comes, I'll ask him about it."

If he should come, I would ask him. I don't use t
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FandorinIf he should come, I will ask him about it. He might come or not, mightn't he? Should implies less possibility, doesn't it? The First Conditional.

If he should come, I would ask him. He will not come, will he? Should shows less probability, doesn' it? But..It's unreal. It keeps me confused. The second conditional.

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