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Originally Posted by heidita  I wonder what you think about this question which has arisen in this post: http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/as...bjunctive.html
A native American speaker is asking about the correctness of
"If you would have let me, I would have came to New York."
I wonder what your opinions are on this matter. |
As Iconoclast said, this is in common use.
Using 'would' in the if clause makes it more emotive than a simple factual 'had'. It is criticized but no reasons are ever given to support the contention that it's incorrect.
The modal 'could' in if clauses meets with approval,
If I could have come, I would have.
so one has to wonder what makes 'would' unacceptable.