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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Turning to the left, you will see the department store.

I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.

Which of the following 2 sentences is the same in meaning as the sentence: Turning to the left, you will see the department store. (Sorry, no context)

A: When you turn the left, you will see the department store.

B: If you turn the left, you will see the department store.
  

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Both. That is, all three have the same meaning. There is no significant difference between the participial phrase and when and if in the limited context given.

— CalifJim

  • Both.
  • That is, all three have the same meaning.
  • There is no significant difference between the participial phrase and when and if in the limited context given.
  • CJ
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Both. That is, all three have the same meaning. There is no significant difference between the participial phrase and when and if in the limited context given.

CJ
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AnonymousA: When you turn the left, you will see the department store.

B: If you turn the left, you will see the department store.

Hmmm... I would omit the.
CB
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Cool Breeze
AnonymousA: When you turn to the left, you will see the department store.

B: If you turn to the left, you will see the department store.

Hmmm... I would omit the.
CB
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