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Zygis Posted 15 years ago
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Why do I ... if he doesn't ....

Hi again, I wonder if this sentence is correct:

Why do I have to respect him if he doesn't respect me?

And if it's OK, then which Conditional is here? I think that it's a Zero or type 1 condoitional, but I'm not sure.

Thanks.
  

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The sentence is fine. It is not a conditional; 'if' simply heads a subordinate clause. 'If' could be replaced by 'when' or 'because'.

— Mister Micawber

  • The sentence is fine.
  • It is not a conditional; 'if' simply heads a subordinate clause.
  • 'If' could be replaced by 'when' or 'because'.
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The sentence is fine. It is not a conditional; 'if' simply heads a subordinate clause. 'If' could be replaced by 'when' or 'because'.
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