Thread: why the word "should" is before the subject?
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Old 08-Mar-2004, 20:53
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Originally Posted by RonBee
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Originally Posted by tdol
In this context, 'should' has replaced 'if', which we soemtimes do with first conditional sentences:

If a position opens up, I will let you know.
Should a position opens up, I will let you know.

The second implies that this is not very likely.
That would be "open" in American English. Would Brits use "opens" there?
I think that's a typo. That's been known to happen with Tdol's posts.

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I thought so, but I'm never sure these days. :wink:
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