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Juseruser Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Mixed conditional

Is it correct to say:
"What would it mean if I say it"
instead of
"What would it mean if I said it"?

What type of a conditionacl is it - 1st + 2nd?
  

Top answer

juseruser Is it correct to say:"What would it mean if I say it" I can't imagine why you would want to say that. It is a mixed conditional: IF 1st, (THEN) 2nd. Your second version is the correct one.

— CalifJim

  • juseruser Is it correct to say:"What would it mean if I say it" I can't imagine why you would want to say that.
  • It is a mixed conditional: IF 1st, (THEN) 2nd.
  • Your second version is the correct one.
  • CJ
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juseruserIs it correct to say:"What would it mean if I say it"
I can't imagine why you would want to say that. It is a mixed conditional: IF 1st, (THEN) 2nd.

Your second version is the correct one.

CJ
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It was just to know if that structure is possible to say and different in terms of meaning.
For example: Would it help if I leave now? OR Would it be fine if I smoke?
Used instead of a standard second conditional.
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My two cents...
juseruserWould it help if I leave now? OR Would it be fine if I smoke?
Would you mind if I open the window. This is a very common construction. I wouldn't call this a conditional even though one may argue.

I will go to the party only if you go.
I'd let you go to the party if only if you finished all your chores.These are condition
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juseruserIt was just to know if that structure is possible to say and different in terms of meaning.For example: Would it help if I leave now? OR Would it be fine if I smoke?
It is possible to say these, certainly. They don't mean anything different from the 'more correct' second conditional forms, however. It may depend on the language community in which yo
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