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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Use of will in when clause?

"When any incidents of this kind WILL happen again, we will be forced to consider the termination of our contract."

Is this acceptable?

I think the will should be deleted,

but someone says it sounds perfectly natural and has a slightly different nuance, implying a less definite connotation.

  

Top answer

I agree with you . In terms of nuance, I see more significance in the fact that the sentence uses 'when' and not 'if'. 'When' sounds more inevitable.

— Clive

  • I agree with you .
  • In terms of nuance, I see more significance in the fact that the sentence uses 'when' and not 'if'.
  • 'When' sounds more inevitable.
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I agree with you.

In terms of nuance, I see more significance in the fact that the sentence uses 'when' and not 'if'.

'When' sounds more inevitable.

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AnonymousI think the will should be deleted

Correct. Get rid of it!

CJ

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Thank you clive and califjim for your replies. Emotion: smile

So are there any situations where it would make sense?

Is it just co

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AnonymousSo are there any situations where it would make sense?

I can't think of any.

CJ

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