If I (have) finished writing my paper by 8:00...
Q: What are we gonna do tomorrow at 5:00?
A1: Well, we'll go grab something to eat if you've finished your work (by then).
A2: Well, we'll go grab something to eat if you finished your work (by then).
Which is correct? Or are they both correct?
3) If I've finished writing my paper by 8:00, I'll go out with my friends. (It's now 6:00)
4) If I finished writing my paper by 8:00, I'll go out with my friends.
Which is correct? Or are they both correct?
Top answer
You need "have finished" in both cases. (A1, 3). You need a present or present perfect tense in the if -clause if the main clause has the future.
- You need "have finished" in both cases.
- (A1, 3).
- You need a present or present perfect tense in the if -clause if the main clause has the future.
- CJ
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You need "have finished" in both cases. (A1, 3).
You need a present or present perfect tense in the if-clause if the main clause has the future.
CJ
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