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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

If -- not or Unless

Unless the earth had a moon, there wouldn't be any tides.
Is the sentence correct?
Thanks in advance.
  

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No. It implies that the earth does not have a moon - and it does. You need If the earth didn't have a moon ....

— Fivejedjon

  • No.
  • It implies that the earth does not have a moon - and it does.
  • You need If the earth didn't have a moon ....
  • , which presents a hypothetical situation.
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No. It implies that the earth does not have a moon - and it does.

You need If the earth didn't have a moon ...., which presents a hypothetical situation.
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