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Wonder123 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
If or do?
If you want to see electronic gadgets and electrical goods all at one place, visit our store now.
Do you want to see electronic gadgets and electrical goods all at one place? If so (or if yes), visit our store now.
What is the difference between the above two sentences?
In this second sentence can I replace if so with if yes?
Please help me understand the concepts of using if and do, and if so and if yes in the above sentences.
Do you want to see electronic gadgets and electrical goods all at one place? If so (or if yes), visit our store now.
What is the difference between the above two sentences?
In this second sentence can I replace if so with if yes?
Please help me understand the concepts of using if and do, and if so and if yes in the above sentences.
Top answer
There is no difference in the meaning conveyed. However, the second one addresses the reader directly and therefore feels a bit more punchy and direct. " seems better English.
- There is no difference in the meaning conveyed.
- However, the second one addresses the reader directly and therefore feels a bit more punchy and direct.
- " seems better English.
- " may be used in chatty or informal language.
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There is no difference in the meaning conveyed. However, the second one addresses the reader directly and therefore feels a bit more punchy and direct.
Technically, "If so ..." seems better English. However, "If yes ..." may be used in chatty or informal language.
Technically, "If so ..." seems better English. However, "If yes ..." may be used in chatty or informal language.
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