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hanuman_2000
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Mon, 08 Nov 04 05:03 AM
Sir,
while making a conditional statement , We can use both "if" as well as "when".
But I am confused that when to use "when" clause or "if" clause.
Please help me.
Thanks.
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Mister Micawber
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Mon, 08 Nov 04 06:47 AM
I've never seen a 'when' conditional statement, Hanuman. Can you supply one?
'If' sets a condition: 'if I see him, I will tell him', whereas 'when' sets a time frame: 'when I see him, I will tell him'.
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hanuman_2000
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Mon, 08 Nov 04 09:57 AM
Sir,
When we heat water,it gets warm.
If we heat water,it gets warm.
In this case I think ,both "if" and "when" denote condition only.
Thanks.
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Mister Micawber
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Mon, 08 Nov 04 10:31 AM
Nope, Hanuman. Grammatically speaking, only the 'if' is conditional; with 'when', the eventual occurrence of the warm water is assured.
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