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Lucas21c Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

'In case of' vs 'when'

Could you tell me which one sounds more natural between the following sentences?
If both of them sounds awkward, please correct them.
Thank you.

A. In case of a crisis coming up, the people in charge will struggle to find solutions for the crisis.

B. The people in charge will struggle to find solutions for the crisis when a crisis comes up.
  

Top answer

A. In a crisis, the people in charge will struggle to find solutions for it. B.

— Mister Micawber

  • A.
  • In a crisis, the people in charge will struggle to find solutions for it.
  • B.
  • The people in charge will struggle to find solutions for a crisis when one appears.
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3 Answers
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A. In a crisis, the people in charge will struggle to find solutions for it.
B. The people in charge will struggle to find solutions for a crisis when one appears.
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Thank you for your answer. By the way, what I want to express is not the crisis already being in progress, but coming closer and closer. So, how could I express that?
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A. In an impending crisis, the people in charge will struggle to find solutions for it.
B. The people in charge will struggle to find solutions for a crisis when one is about to appear.
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