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Main clause uses 'will', what verb should the sub clause use

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maniar.varun
 Post subject: Main clause uses 'will', what verb should the sub clause use
 Post Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:57 pm 
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Hi - just have a quick (may be even simple question)

SC: if the main clause uses the verb 'will' and the subordinate clauses begins with an 'if' - should the subordinate clause use the verb 'would', 'were' or 'is/was'? I am guessing it depends on the situation? Can you please help me with which verb to use in each of those situations?

eg:
1) x will happen, only if y happens
2) x will happen, only if y were to happen
3) x will happen, only if y would happen

thanks,
Varun
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tim
 Post subject: Re: Main clause uses 'will', what verb should the sub clause use
 Post Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:15 pm 
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1 is correct. there are various combinations of verb forms you would use depending on the circumstances, and i would encourage you to look up our section on conditionals in our SC guide for more information..

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