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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
that or if
Which is correct?
It's better that you left it here.
It's better if you left it here.
It's better that you left it here.
It's better if you left it here.
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Are you referring to a situation that has already occurred, or giving present advice? If the item (whatever "it" refers to) has already been left, and you are affirming that this was good: It's better that you left it here. If the item is presently being discussed, and you are recommending that it be left behind, then: It's better if you leave it here.
- Are you referring to a situation that has already occurred, or giving present advice?
- If the item (whatever "it" refers to) has already been left, and you are affirming that this was good: It's better that you left it here.
- If the item is presently being discussed, and you are recommending that it be left behind, then: It's better if you leave it here.
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Are you referring to a situation that has already occurred, or giving present advice?
If the item (whatever "it" refers to) has already been left, and you are affirming that this was good:
It's better that you left it here.
If the item is presently being discussed, and you are recommending that it be left behind, then:
It's better if you
If the item (whatever "it" refers to) has already been left, and you are affirming that this was good:
It's better that you left it here.
If the item is presently being discussed, and you are recommending that it be left behind, then:
It's better if you
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