In the final presidential debate two candidates for the presidency, one says, 'If I won, I would cut taxes by fifteen percent.'
Is it correct?
anonymous Is it correct? Yes, but it may turn out to be a debate as to whether it's completely appropriate. , taking place in real time just before the election, it may make more sense to cast your sentence in the first conditional: If I win, I'll cut taxes by 15%.
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anonymousIs it correct?
Yes, but it may turn out to be a debate as to whether it's completely appropriate. Since it is about a situation which is real, i.e., taking place in real time just before the election, it may make more sense to cast your sentence in the first conditional: If I win, I'll cut taxes by 15%.
CJ