Should in if clauses
Is it grammatically correct to use "should" in if clauses?
If so, would you please give me some examples?
Thank you.
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Yes, though conditional "should" expresses possibilty rather than its usual deontic meaning of obligation: If Kim should leave the company, Ed will/would take over. If you should experience any difficulty, please let me know. If there should be any opposition, they will/would not proceed with the plan.
- Yes, though conditional "should" expresses possibilty rather than its usual deontic meaning of obligation: If Kim should leave the company, Ed will/would take over.
- If you should experience any difficulty, please let me know.
- If there should be any opposition, they will/would not proceed with the plan.
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Yes, though conditional "should" expresses possibilty rather than its usual deontic meaning of obligation:
If Kim should leave the company, Ed will/would take over.
If you should experience any difficulty, please let me know.
If there should be any opposition, they will/would not proceed with the plan.
(Note that in modern grammar the protasis
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