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Godivaluvu Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Word & grammar

Can anyone please tell me when to use whenever and what-so-ever?
Also, is it always the case that I've to use past tense after "if".
How about "before"?

Thanks!
  

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Hi! Nope, you don't have to always use past tense when you use "if" or "before". " Ok, the other question.

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  • Hi!
  • Nope, you don't have to always use past tense when you use "if" or "before".
  • " Ok, the other question.
  • " So, it has to do with an unspecified time.
  • " "Whatsoever" or "what-so-ever" (I'm not sure on whether it's hyphenated or not) are used to make the point that something is definitely not a certain way.
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Hi!

Nope, you don't have to always use past tense when you use "if" or "before".

For example, "If you go to the store, buy some milk." or "Before you go to the store, make sure we don't need more milk."

Ok, the other question.

"Whenever" is a time-word (if that makes sense), so you use it like, "Whenever I go to the mall, I end up buying everything I see.
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Thanks for you help. HAve more questions (basically anybody can help if he/she wish).

So, when do i use past tense for if and before?

I meant to ask whatever instead of whenever. Can i you please tell me how to use whatever??

Thanks
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