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Clive wrote:Hi, If he called, tell him I'll be back soon If you said that to me, I would have no idea what you meant. I certainly wouldn't see it as referring to any kind of future calling. It sounds like you are telling me "if he called in the past, tell him (when? next time he calls?) that...

Dear MrP, So according to what you've said what would be the closest equivalent to the following sentences: 1) Unfortunately, I'm not as agile as I used to be. a) If only I were as agile as I used to be. (this one ?) b) If only I could be as agile... 2) I regret the fact that we didn't see...

Dear friends, I do not believe it is a conditional statement. It is the projection of an imaginary world. It is possible to precede or follow any statement with an unspoken if: «The sky is blue .» It is not therefore the case that any statement is preceded or followed by an «unspoken if». ...

Hello MrPedantic, CalifJim! Modality & conditional are not my favorite subjects, but I hope I wouldn't bother your discussion if I add here a few words. (I beg your pardon in advance: I will ignore here completely the problem of subjunctive or other matters, peculiar to English...

Dear teachers, As usual, I'll ask many questions in one post but you can, of course, answer them at your convenience. 1) Would you please help me finish these clauses ? a) If you were to give him a chance… b) If you were to fail … c) Would it be possible to use the indicative “If you ARE …”...

Hello Paco, first I think Jim mentioned that part because I sometimes write back saying 'il mio maestro' - actually am not an italian though, I very much like the sound of it. I did studied. I am now rather embarrased with the fact that I gave him my profile incorrectly by saying something in...

JT: Casi, if you're at the grocery store and you utter, "I wish I was at home", how can this be, I quote, "actually possible; factual"? Casi: Uhm, . . . let me think. . . Ah! Here we are: one can make it possible by actually going home? Was that a trick question, JTT. With "were", there...

Good morning Mister Micawber, So if I understood well what you said, the modals in the following sentences are not in the subjunctive but rather in the conditional mood. 1) I was afraid it MIGHT snow; so I stayed home. 2) However cold it MIGHT be, he would have a cold shower. 3) I arrived...

Hi, Jim. You may no longer remember this thread, but I will still post a response. I haven't been around lately, that's why I haven't answered so far. 1. I have no comments about this point. And then, I tend to agree with grammar books! 2. There IS a difference between the imperative and the...

Hi, Miriam! Thanks so much for your reply. Of course I'm still interested! 1. Sometimes when examples are given, certain forms begin to sound more acceptable. Strangely enough, only your example with "wish" still seems weird to me! The other two don't really sound that formal to me. I can...