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Latest post Mon, Nov 8 2004 5:03 AM by hanuman_2000. 3 replies.
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hanuman_2000  +  54123 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  +  54138 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  +  54152 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.
Mister Micawber  +  54159 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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