If you (will)

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Newguest

#537515 Sun, 06 Jul 08 10:29 PM

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?

thanks

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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...".

Mr Wordy

Newguest

#537638 Mon, 07 Jul 08 08:40 AM

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?

cheers!

Newguest

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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?

Mr Wordy

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Newguest

#537694 Mon, 07 Jul 08 12:05 PM

Mr Wordy

Newguest
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.

Newguest

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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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