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Hrsanei Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Will in if clause
Hi.
When can we have will in if clause?
I was taught that we can use will in if clause in two cases:
1. In very formal situation when we want to talk politely.
Ex. If you will wait here, I will call the doctor.
2. When the result of main clause is in the if clause.
Ex. Open the window, if it will help you to sleep
I wonder if there are other situations that we can use this structure. I would be grateful if you could exlain with examples.
Thanks
When can we have will in if clause?
I was taught that we can use will in if clause in two cases:
1. In very formal situation when we want to talk politely.
Ex. If you will wait here, I will call the doctor.
2. When the result of main clause is in the if clause.
Ex. Open the window, if it will help you to sleep
I wonder if there are other situations that we can use this structure. I would be grateful if you could exlain with examples.
Thanks
Top answer
g. He doesn't know if he will have enough time (if = whether). Then, I think, "will" is OK.
- g.
- He doesn't know if he will have enough time (if = whether).
- Then, I think, "will" is OK.
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Sometimes an if-clause doesn't convey the meaning of condition, e.g. He doesn't know if he will have enough time (if = whether). Then, I think, "will" is OK.
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As noted above, will can also be used in an if-clause if the if-clause is an indirect (embedded) question.
I don't know if he will agree to our plan.
CJ
I don't know if he will agree to our plan.
CJ
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