In my opinion, websites oversimplify their explanations of conditional sentences, unwisely suggesting each and every conditional sentence can be classified into one of four types, namely, the first, second, third and zero conditional. Since there

The "if" subjunctive variety was not the main issue here. At this juncture, we are not particularly concerned about the "if" conditionals, or degree of possibility and certainty. Perhaps that's another topic. The heavy

The subjunctive doesn't exist in only the present tense of if clauses. All other present tense subjunctive constructions use the subjunctive. Correct? I don't understand "present tense subjunctive constructions". If there is such

There's more than one present verb form. He has. He does have. He is having. These are all present tense. The difference, re your question, is that in the first form, "to have" is the main verb: I have You have (sing.) He has We

I don't believe he should have to tell you the truth. <-- Do I need to add a "that" after "believe" ? No. When can I omit "that" in a sentence ? and when I can't ? You cannot omit that when it is a relative

What is the difference between these two sentences: "We can't leave until the rain has stopped." and "We can't leave until the rain stops." I mean when we have to use in time clause Present Simple and when Present

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Hmm... thanks for your suggestion. Can I ask, though, what is the difference between the WERE and HAD forms? I know they are both correct, but I am having trouble determining which is more appropriate. Certainly. Let's take out the eloquence

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