Rebecka Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
If clause-will
Hello!
I'm having a problem understanding some things.
When I was in highschool, my teacher used to tell me that 'if' is never followed by 'will', but I've seen so many times 'if you will go', instead of 'if you go'. So is there any difference between them, was she wrong?
I'm having a problem understanding some things.
When I was in highschool, my teacher used to tell me that 'if' is never followed by 'will', but I've seen so many times 'if you will go', instead of 'if you go'. So is there any difference between them, was she wrong?
Top answer
I disagree with your teacher.
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'Will' is inappropriate if we are speaking simply of possibility:
1. If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay home.
2. If you go to the supermarket, buy me a packet of cigarettes, please.
However, if there is a suggestion of willingness or determination, 'will' is fine:
3. If you will go to the supermarket for me, I can get on with the washing.
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1. If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay home.
2. If you go to the supermarket, buy me a packet of cigarettes, please.
However, if there is a suggestion of willingness or determination, 'will' is fine:
3. If you will go to the supermarket for me, I can get on with the washing.
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