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Guest Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

When and if

Im so confused...

Which is correct:

I will bring my umbrella when it rains
or
I will bring my umbrella if it it rains

  

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Hi. They are both correct, but with different meanings. I will bring my umbrella when it rains This means you think it is going to rain, and at that time you will bring your umbrella.

— Clive

  • Hi.
  • They are both correct, but with different meanings.
  • I will bring my umbrella when it rains This means you think it is going to rain, and at that time you will bring your umbrella.
  • I will bring my umbrella if it rains This means there is a possibility of rain.
  • No rain: no umbrella.
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Hi.
They are both correct, but with different meanings.

I will bring my umbrella when it rains
This means you think it is going to rain, and at that time you will bring your umbrella.

I will bring my umbrella if it rains
This means there is a possibility of rain. No rain: no umbrella. Rain: you'll bring your umbrella.

Best wishes,
Clive
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