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Magic79 Posted 18 years ago
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If he studied, he would pass.

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0a) He has not yet taken the test02br
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0Thanks02br
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00I thought I knew the answer but I needed the assurance of a native speaker!02br
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00Thanks a lot!0-
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0 May I take advantage of this post and ask about the meaning of 'If he studied, he will pass the test.'02br
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0Allow me to give it a shot.02br
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00A: Hey B, I have a feeling I'm going to flunk my math test today.02br
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00B: If you studied [yesterday], I'm sure you'll pass the test.02br
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00(B doesn't know whether A did study or not)0-
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0a. =existing action, still ongoing, or in future02br
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00b. = past, has already failed0-
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0That’s why this type of conditional is so crazy! You are talking to Mr.A. today about a test that took place yesterday and wondering if he will pass the test. 02br
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00Then I would say 01b00“I am02b00 sure 01b00you will02b00 pass if 01b00you studied02b00 for the test”. 0-
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May I also ask, would it be correct to say:
If he were to study, he would pass
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