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Gamboler Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
If you'll tell me why vs. if you tell me why
1. From a Michael Shayne novel written by Brett Halliday: "If you'll tell me what it's about, maybe I can help you."
2. From a Rocky Rockwell novel written by Cleve F. Adams: "If you tell me what it's about, maybe I can do something to calm your nerves."
Which one is correct, "if you'll tell me why" or "if you tell me why"? I would say that #2 is the correct one, but...
Both, Shayne and Rockwell, are mystery writers of the 1950's
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gamboler Which one is correct, "if you'll tell me why" or "if you tell me why"? They are both correct. I guess "you tell" is much more common.
- gamboler Which one is correct, "if you'll tell me why" or "if you tell me why"?
- They are both correct.
- I guess "you tell" is much more common.
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gambolerWhich one is correct, "if you'll tell me why" or "if you tell me why"?
They are both correct. I guess "you tell" is much more common.
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