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Newguest Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

If you (will)

Hi

If you find some time please answer my question.

What if I put "will" after "you," i.e., If you will find some time....., would it be incorrect? I suppose it would, but isn't it acceptable?

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It's unnatural (to me, anyway).

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It's unnatural (to me, anyway).
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Mr. Wordy, what about this one:

I'll be glad if you will find time to drop by and look at my recent photos.
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Ant_222I'll be glad if you will find time to drop by and look at my recent photos.
Again, I don't think it's something I would ever say. In real life, I would probably say something like "It'd be great if you could find time to drop by...".
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Hi

I know that we sholdn't use "will" after "if" in conditional sentences, e.g. If you WILL study hard you will pass the exam.

However, is my original sentence a conditional one?

cheers!
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NewguestHowever, is my original sentence a conditional one?
I guess so... why wouldn't it be?
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Mr Wordy
NewguestHowever, is my original sentence a conditional one?
I guess so... why wouldn't it be?

I see. Now then, I understand why "will" is not alright here. Thanks.
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Hey Newguest,

Just adhere to the rule and don't use "will" after "if" (and "when") in conditional sentences.
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RuslanaHey Newguest,

Just adhere to the rule and don't use "will" after "if" (and "when") in conditional sentences.

but only in conditional sentences.

I was thinking of a non conditional sentence and use "will" after "if" but nothing came to my mind
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RuslanaJust adhere to the rule and don't use "will" after "if" (and "when") in conditional sentences.
Generally, yes, but there are some exceptions. A common one that comes to mind is when you want someone to do something, but there's doubt about whether they will. For example:

I'll take this back and see if they'll give me a refund.
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Mr Wordy Generally, yes, but there are some exceptions. A common one that comes to mind is when you want someone to do something, but there's doubt about whether they will. For example:

I'll take this back and see if they'll give me a refund.

I realised later that this is a rubbish explanation for why "will" is natural here. "You want someo
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