By Nouns, Conditionals

It's just a standard type 3 conditional. This expresses a hypothesis on what would have happened if the "if" clause, which is no longer possible to fulfil, had been fulfilled. It is formed as follows: if + pronoun + past perfect clause + pronoun + would + perfect infinitive clause.

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Thank you. You wrote:If the preposition is in the middle of the sentence, 'whom' would be necessary. To me using the word "seem" in a "would" clause seems very peculiar. Omiting the word "would" from the "would" clause also seems peculiar.To me,...

Hi,1. Is this conditional? No. 2 Conditional, perhaps? What troubles me is I think I saw all these variations in the if--clause. Is this possible?I would appreciate it if you can call/would calll/could call/call this person as soon as possible.2. Is this structure possible?It's a little bit...

Nowadays there are greater and greater desires for (Too bloody much!) Nowadays there is a need (your use of comparatives - faster, more reliable, safer - makes "greater and greater" unnecessary, or somewhat redundant.) for a faster etc system which demands a / the precise...

1. We really appreciate your giving us your opinion regarding this issue. OK 2. We really appreciate you giving us your opinion regarding this issue. Not OK What comes after the main verb ‘appreciate’ is a noun phrase ‘your giving …’. ‘Giving’ is a gerund acting as a noun. What precedes a...

Newguest wrote:HIHI ! IS IT REALLY A BIG MISTAKE TO PUT A COMMA AFTER "ALI?" It is a little mistake. WHY CAN'T WE SAY "A BAD LUCK" The word 'luck' is uncountable. You cannot use 'a' with an uncountable noun. You can say something such as 'a bit of bad luck' or 'some bad luck', however. I...

Goodman wrote: Yoong Liat wrote: Neeraj Jain wrote: Hi Goodman, I guess that you cannot use "troubles". The right word is "trouble". Goodman wrote: Jain is saying that you should use 'trouble' , not 'troubles'.Trouble is usually an uncountable noun. Are you having trouble with your...

Yoong Liat wrote: Neeraj Jain wrote: Hi Goodman, I guess that you cannot use "troubles". The right word is "trouble". Goodman wrote: Jain is saying that you should use 'trouble' , not 'troubles'.Trouble is usually an uncountable noun. Are you having trouble with your car?get/run into trouble...

Neeraj Jain wrote:Hi Goodman, I guess that you cannot use "troubles". The right word is "trouble".Goodman wrote: If you face run into troubles, call me.Jain is saying that you should use 'trouble' , not 'troubles'.Trouble is usually an uncountable noun. Are you having trouble with your...