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Mr. Tom Posted 6 years ago
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If I would die vs If I die

Hi

Any difference?

(The speaker has no conditions; he is not likely to die soon)

If I would die would you sell this house?

If I die would you sell this house?

Thanks,

Tom

  

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Mr. Tom If I would die would you sell this house? This won't work at all.

— CalifJim

  • Mr.
  • Tom If I would die would you sell this house?
  • This won't work at all.
  • 1) We don't use 'would' in both the if -clause and in the consequent clause unless some bargaining implied.
  • 2) Following from point 1), the sentence suggests, If I am willing to die (which I will do if you accept this bargain) , are you willing to sell this house in return (for this favor I'm doing for you by dying) ?
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Mr. TomIf I would die would you sell this house?

This won't work at all.

1) We don't use 'would' in both the if-clause and in the consequent clause unless some bargaining implied.
2) Following from point 1), the sentence suggests,

If I am willing to die (which I will do if you accept this bargain)

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My suggestions:

If I die, will you sell this house?

If I died, would you sell this house?

CB

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