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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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if he committed

If he committed a crime, he will be punished.

Is the above correct?
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Yes, although it is a mixed conditional. This phrase might be said by judge, for example. Some crime was committed in the past, whereas the hypothetical punishment is in the future.

— Ant_222

  • Yes, although it is a mixed conditional.
  • This phrase might be said by judge, for example.
  • Some crime was committed in the past, whereas the hypothetical punishment is in the future.
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Yes, although it is a mixed conditional. This phrase might be said by judge, for example. Some crime was committed in the past, whereas the hypothetical punishment is in the future.
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New2grammarIs the above correct?
It's fine. The time of the speaker's utterance is between two events -- one in the past, one in the future.
Compare:
If Joe bought three apples and ate two, he will have only one left for lunch tomorrow.
If the tulip bulbs were correctly planted last fall, they will bloom without fail next spring.
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