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Vsuresh Posted 14 years ago
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if so/if yes

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Which is better
Do you think he will pass the test? If so/if yes, what is the reason?
  

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"If so" is much better. "If yes" sounds very clumsy, at least in American English. I can't say for sure, but I think speakers of British English would have the same opinion.

— CalifJim

  • "If so" is much better.
  • "If yes" sounds very clumsy, at least in American English.
  • I can't say for sure, but I think speakers of British English would have the same opinion.
  • CJ
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"If so" is much better. "If yes" sounds very clumsy, at least in American English. I can't say for sure, but I think speakers of British English would have the same opinion.

CJ
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