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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

if for when?

However, I think it works if asking for part of a day, rather than several days.

I wonder why here "if" is used instead of "when". Can I replace "if" for when like this?

Please help me.

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If and when are often interchangeable in this kind of expression. If is used if the likelihood is low; when is used if the likelihood is high: If I go skiing this winter, I'll invite you to join me. (I don't ski actually-- I'm not likely to go skiing) When I go birdwatching this spring, I'll invite you to join me .

— Mister Micawber

  • If and when are often interchangeable in this kind of expression.
  • If is used if the likelihood is low; when is used if the likelihood is high: If I go skiing this winter, I'll invite you to join me.
  • (I don't ski actually-- I'm not likely to go skiing) When I go birdwatching this spring, I'll invite you to join me .
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If and when are often interchangeable in this kind of expression. If is used if the likelihood is low; when is used if the likelihood is high:

If I go skiing this winter, I'll invite you to join me. (I don't ski actually-- I'm not likely to go skiing)
When I go birdwatching this spring, I'll invite you to join me. (I'm an avid birdwatcher--
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