If you ever/once need any hepl, just let me know.
Hi teachers!
The following is from a grammsr book I study now and it says only 'ever' is suitable for this sentence. I do not know why #2 is ungrammatical.
1. If you ever need any help, just let me know.
2. If you once need any help, just let me know.
Many thanks!
Top answer
Michelle Cha 1. If you ever need any help, just let me know. This means: At any time in the future, if you need any help, call me.
- Michelle Cha 1.
- If you ever need any help, just let me know.
- This means: At any time in the future, if you need any help, call me.
- Michelle Cha 2.
- If you once need any help, just let me know.
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Michelle Cha1. If you ever need any help, just let me know.
This means:
At any time in the future, if you need any help, call me.
Michelle Cha2. If youonceneed any help, just let me know.
"Once" makes no sense there.
I will help you once more. = I h
0Michelle Cha I do not know why #2 is ungrammatical.
"if you once" is very rare, and when used it typically goes with a past tense with the meaning "at one time (in the past)".
You might be able to qualify for this type of loan if you once owned a home.
CJ
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