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Difference between "become" and "got" | word order in the second part of the sentence
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Should you (= If you) #1 (permalink) Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:48 am   Should you (= If you)
 

Should you (= If you) ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me.
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defi...3138&dict=CALD
Is the above explanation correct?
I was taught that should you is a literary equivalent of if you should, not if you.
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Should you (= If you) #2 (permalink) Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:53 am   Should you (= If you)
 

In practice, do you see a big difference?
If you need me,...
If you should need me,...
Should you need me,...

What circumstances do you think you'd use one, but find another one of those incorrect?
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Should you (= If you) #3 (permalink) Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:23 am   Should you (= If you)
 

Should you (=If you) come here tomorrow, I will give you my dictionary.
Is the above explanation correct?
1) If you came here tomorrow, I would give you my dictionary.
2) If you were to come here tomorrow, I would give you my dictionary.
3) If you should come here tomorrow, I would give you my dictionary.
4) If you come here tomorrow, I will give you my dictionary.
What's the difference in meaning between the above sentences?
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