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 #2 (permalink) Tue Aug 01, 2006 13:00 pm "If+will" in sentence: If you will write to he |
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| Tom wrote: |
| Could you please explain to me where I can use "If +will" sentences.For example, If you will write to her... |
Hi Tom
Generally speaking, the only time you would use "will" in the IF half of an IF-sentence is when you do not use the word "will" to form a future tense, but rather where word "will" is used to talk about "willingness" or where the word IF is used to mean "whether".
There are also a few standard phrases where "IF + will" turn up together. For example
"if you will" (meaning: "so to say")
"if you will pardon my saying so"
| Tom wrote: |
| I would request you to send me sufficient examples as my comprehension skills are terribly weak. |
If you'll pardon my saying so, Tom, I don't believe this statement one little bit! :shock: But if you will just be patient a little longer, I'll return later this afternoon with a few more examples for you... even though I'm not sure if you will be able to wait that long. :lol: ;)
Amy
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| #3 (permalink) Tue Aug 01, 2006 13:48 pm 'If you will/would…' : Extra polite? |
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Hi
Just to add a link to the Mister Micawber’s answer to my recent (the same) question, given in the context of my asking.
'If you will/would…' : Extra polite?
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic10937.html
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| #4 (permalink) Tue Aug 01, 2006 21:12 pm "If+will" in sentence: If you will write to her... |
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Hi Tom
Were the last few sentences in my first post enough as examples?
Amy
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| #5 (permalink) Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:22 am "If+will" in sentence: If you will write to her... |
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Yes, Amy
A lot of thanks! :D
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