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#510667 Wed, 07 May 08 07:08 AM

Hi,

Now, I am studying conditionals pretty intensely and it caused me to second-guess whatever sentence forms that I think are conditional.

If there is a if-clause, should I take it as a conditional sentence, real or unreal?

Are these one of the conditionals? If yes, which one is it -- first, second or third? Please correct the content if necessary.

1. At a friendly gathering:

OK, guys, we are all here and it's noon. It's time to eat. Should I order in? That is have a restarant delliver? I am not sure I am in a position to make decisions here, but if I have the authority to decide on this matter, I would like for us to order pizza since it is fairly cheap and it is likely it will arrive less than 40 minutes if we have them deliver. There is a pizza shop that delivers about five minutes from here and they make very good pizza. How about it? Can I place a phone call now?

2. Talking on the spot, face to face:

If you have ten dollars (now or right now), can you give it to this poor man begging for change?

3. Talking on the spot, face to face:

If you had ten dollars (now or right now), would you be willling to give it up for this poor man begging for change?

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Mister Micawber

#510669 Wed, 07 May 08 07:17 AM

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If there is an if-clause, should I take it as a conditional sentence, real or unreal? -- The word does appear in different structures, but basically: Yes

1-- Yes, they are both Conditional I
2-- Yes, Conditional i
3-- Yes, Conditional II

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New2grammar

#510682 Wed, 07 May 08 07:41 AM

I hope youdon't mind me trying to correct your mistakes.

if I have the authority to decide on this matter, I would like for us to order pizza since it is fairly cheap and it is likely (thatit will/to) arrive (in) less than 40 minutes if we have them deliver(ed).

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Anonymous

#510694 Wed, 07 May 08 08:12 AM

Thank you, New2grammar... no not at all, you are welcome to correct mine anytime.

You wrote:

1. ... it is likely (that ) it will arrive -- Here, I feel 'that' is optional -- that is, you can use it but a lot of people tend not to use it, I think.

2. ... arrive (in) less than 40 minutes -- Yes, thank you. My mistake.

3. ... if we have them deliver -- Here, 'them' is referring to the pizza shop. I was not sure whether I should use 'it' or 'them' but decided to use 'them' to refer to a pizza shop because I thought that was what a lot of use. I think you thought what I meant by 'them' is pizza but I think you are right to surmise that I will be ordering more than one pizza.

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New2grammar

#510707 Wed, 07 May 08 08:43 AM

Thanks for the explanation. I agree with you

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