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Johner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

What if

Hi,

What if I broke the window?

What should someone understand from the sentence above?

"I broke the window. So what?" OR "What happens if I'm to break the window?" ?

Thanks in advance...
  

Top answer

What would happen / What is the difference if I break/broke the window?

— Mister Micawber

  • What would happen / What is the difference if I break/broke the window?
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What would happen / What is the difference if I break/broke the window?
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Excuse my ignorance but I couldn't figure out your answer Mr. Micawber.

Do you say it can imply both of my options; and I can use either simple present tense or simple past tense, it wouldn't change the meaning?

I'd really appreciate it if you could get in the details a little.

Thanks again..
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What if I broke the window?

These are the possible meanings of that sentence:

What would happen if I break the window?

What would happen if I broke the window?

What is the difference if I break the window?

What is the difference if I broke the window?
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I see. It's not a clear sentence. Thanks a lot.
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