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Daithy Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Is this correct?

"Would you take the wheel
If I lose control?"

Shouldn't it be either ... Will you take the wheel I lose control. ... or ... Would you take the wheel if I lost control?

Thanks.
  

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" That is fine. It is a mixed conditional for politeness. Daithy Shouldn't it be either ...

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  • " That is fine.
  • It is a mixed conditional for politeness.
  • Daithy Shouldn't it be either ...
  • Will you take the wheel if I lose control.
  • or ...
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DaithyWould you take the wheel If I lose control?"
That is fine. It is a mixed conditional for politeness.
DaithyShouldn't it be either ... Will you take the wheel if I lose control. ... or ... Would you take the wheel if I lost control?
Those are the standard. They are not as polite as the original.
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Fair enough, but I still cannot find it in any conditional examples online. I guess I'll have to take your word for it. Thanks!
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DaithyI guess I'll have to take your word for it.
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Daithy"Would you take the wheel
Would is the "polite" or "softer" version of "will."

Will you help me? (direct, a little impolite)
Would you help me? (polite)

Will you take the wheel if I lose control? (direct, a little impolite)
Would you take the wheel if I lose control? (polite)
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