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Natalli. Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Importnat

Dear teachers

Again I have the same trouble with such kind of sentences, like

Pete asked Carol if she ........ to the theatre.

a) will be also going b) will also go c) would also go

Well, it is vivid that the third option is correct "would aslo go", but haven't we said that we do not put will/would, shall/should after "If"?

Please, help me with this. I need clarification.

Thanks beforehand

Regards

Nata...
  

Top answer

If does not express a condition in the sentence. It means whether and will and would can be used when if has that meaning: Don't know if/whether he will come or not. CB

— Cool Breeze

  • If does not express a condition in the sentence.
  • It means whether and will and would can be used when if has that meaning: Don't know if/whether he will come or not.
  • CB
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If does not express a condition in the sentence. It means whether and will and would can be used when if has that meaning: Don't know if/whether he will come or not.

CB
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Thank you

But don't we say then in this case

E.g. I do not know if he comes or not.

Regards

Nata...
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Hi Nata,

You can say I don't know if / whether he comes or not. However, you could even
say I don't know if / whether he'll come or not. You can use the future tense
after if / whether here because this is not a conditional sentence.

Once you're able to distinguish whether the sentence has a condition in it or
not, you won't be confused writing the appropriate tense.
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Thanks a lot Anon indeed Emotion: smile

You are of great help.

Regards

Nata..
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What about the names of the Zoos? Do we put the definite article "the" with them?

e.g. The Hempstead Zoo. (is this possible?)

Regards

Nata..
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Hi Nata,

You've posted your question in the wrong thread.

However, I'll help you with this question.

Yes, you can say The (Whatever) Zoo.

Your're always welcome.
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AnonymousHi Nata,
You've posted your question in the wrong thread.
However, I'll help you with this question.
Yes, you can say The (Whatever) Zoo.

Your're always welcome.

Regards
ha ha ha

I noticed..lol

Got It!

Thanks a loooooot Anon

Regards

Nata..
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Natalli.Well, it is vivid obvious that the third option is correct
As shown.
Natalli.haven't we said that we do not put will/would, shall/should after "If"?
The rule does not apply to embedded indirect questions.

Pete asked Carol [ "Will you also go to the theat
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Hallo CJ

Thanks a lot for the useful examples:)

Got it completely.

By the way, can you, please, explain to me the difference between "obvious" and "vivid"?

If you do not mind please bring examples in which these two words are used.
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Hi Nata,
I see you haven't been answered yet, so I'll try to explain it to you as clear as I can.

Vivid usually describes something for having very bright, strong colors,
extremely saturated or clear. For example: This flower has vivid reds and
blues. This is a vivid yellow. In addition, vivid describes something that can be imagined very wel
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