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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
If fail or failed
If you have "if" before the adverb, wouldn't the verb suppose to be past tense? Thanks
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If you have one pound, give it to me straight, then. Not necessarily.
- If you have one pound, give it to me straight, then.
- Not necessarily.
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If you have one pound, give it to me straight, then.
Not necessarily.
Not necessarily.
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So in this case, "if I failed the test, may I do a make up assignment to boost up my grade?" correct? Thanks
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Depends when you are asking.
If it is before you have taken the test 'if I fail the test, may I do a....'
If you have taken the test, but don't know the result yet you could still use 'if I fail the test, ....' or alternatively 'If I failed the test, may ....'
If it is before you have taken the test 'if I fail the test, may I do a....'
If you have taken the test, but don't know the result yet you could still use 'if I fail the test, ....' or alternatively 'If I failed the test, may ....'
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Depends on whether the condition is real and likely to happen.
Complete answer here
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/conditionals-verb-tense-in-if-clauses/
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