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Yes, or one that is contrary to reality. I see four options in the suborbinate clause if the main clause is present tense, although there may be more.I think it depends on whether it would be a high salary or a low salary.I think it depends on whether it will be a high salary or a low salary.I...

Hi.Could you explain why there are two different times in subordinate clauses (present simple vs future simple)? "He says he'll give five pounds to anybody who finds his pen.""I'll hide it somewhere he'll never find it."

When we make mistakes, we have to reflect on what we did wrong so that we can avoid making the same mistake again. We need to learn to be financially responsible so that we don’t get caught up in the credit debt trap. I want to learn English so that I can find a better job. Whenever...

Can you provide some sentences wherein you're not sure which tense to use? As a general rule, use Past Simple when referring to the present and future simple — to the future. But since the former extends naturally into the latter, these tenses are sometimes interchaneable. "Lock the...

Hello. I can't understand when we have to use The present simple and when Will in a purpose or result clause (So that) if the main clause refers to the present. Thanks.

First conditional: When you're gone, I'll miss you. Not correct. Try "If you (are to) go, I’ll miss you."Zero conditional: When you're gone, I miss you. OK Is ARE present simple in both phrases? It is. See bracketed version. Because in the first conditional, it's strange to think...

Newguest wrote: Hi everyone! 1. Once the warrior has completed his task, he makes no further comment.What if I wrote "Once the warrior completed his task, he ..." Does it change anything? Why has this sentence been written in the present perfect tense? I would write "Once the warrior completes...

We welcome your opinions, Marcelinx, but it is dangerous to try to compare your native language so closely with English-- they do not work the same way. Nor is your logic very careful.Well, I certainly hope he helps you.There is nothing subjunctive about this. The form of the subjunctive verb--...

Anonymous wrote:Hi everybody,I have a question about the Negative Form of "Simple Present Tense", please help me.Can I use "I don't read the book right now" to express the meaning of "I'm not reading the book right now"?Thanks a lot in advance. *********** Hi Here is a summary about the...

i like it! but my dad thought "the lord of the rings" was a religious movie.unless the content of report is an objective truth, in which a present simple shall be used, the tense of the clause should be in agreement with the main sentence.