Viceidol Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
The weather reporter will let you know if it rains/will rain tomorrow.
The weather reporter will let you know if it rains tomorrow.
The weather reporter will let you know if it will rain tomorrow.
May I ask if there is a difference in meaning between them?
Thank you for your answer!
The weather reporter will let you know if it will rain tomorrow.
May I ask if there is a difference in meaning between them?
Thank you for your answer!
Top answer
Yes, they are different. In the first sentence, the weather reporter will give a report on what has happened. In the second, he will predict the weather.
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Yes, they are different. In the first sentence, the weather reporter will give a report on what has happened. In the second, he will predict the weather.
Try it with a different verb.
Susie will let you know if Mother bakes a cake tomorrow.
"John, this is Susie. I'm calling to let you know Mother baked a cake today. A delicious chocolate cake! Come by after school."
Susi
Try it with a different verb.
Susie will let you know if Mother bakes a cake tomorrow.
"John, this is Susie. I'm calling to let you know Mother baked a cake today. A delicious chocolate cake! Come by after school."
Susi
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Thank you! Your examples are very helpful. I completely understand now.
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