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Newguest  #537515  Sun, 06 Jul 08 10:29 PM

Hi

If you find some time please answer my question.

What if I put "will" after "you," i.e., If you will find some time.., would it be incorrect? I suppose it would, but isn't it acceptable?

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Mr Wordy  #537524  Sun, 06 Jul 08 11:18 PM

It's unnatural (to me, anyway).

 

  
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Ant_222  #537525  Sun, 06 Jul 08 11:22 PM
Mr. Wordy, what about this one:

I'll be glad if you will find time to drop by and look at my recent photos.
  
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Mr Wordy  #537542  Mon, 07 Jul 08 12:17 AM

Ant_222
I'll be glad if you will find time to drop by and look at my recent photos.

Again, I don't think it's something I would ever say. In real life, I would probably say something like "It'd be great if you could find time to drop by...".

 

  
Newguest  #537638  Mon, 07 Jul 08 08:40 AM

Hi

I know that we sholdn't use "will" after "if" in conditional sentences, e.g. If you WILL study hard you will pass the exam.

However, is my original sentence a conditional one?

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Mr Wordy  #537691  Mon, 07 Jul 08 12:01 PM

Newguest
However, is my original sentence a conditional one?

I guess so... why wouldn't it be?

  
Newguest  #537694  Mon, 07 Jul 08 12:05 PM

Mr Wordy

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However, is my original sentence a conditional one?

I guess so... why wouldn't it be?

 

I see. Now then, I understand why "will" is not alright here. Thanks.

  
Ruslana  #537696  Mon, 07 Jul 08 12:06 PM
Hey Newguest,

Just adhere to the rule and don't use "will" after "if" (and "when") in conditional sentences.
  
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Newguest  #537697  Mon, 07 Jul 08 12:10 PM

Ruslana
Hey Newguest,

Just adhere to the rule and don't use "will" after "if" (and "when") in conditional sentences.

 

but only in conditional sentences.

I was thinking of a non conditional sentence and use "will" after "if" but nothing came to my mind Smile

  
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