Hello Hela,
I will try to help you again
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by hela
1) Would you please tell me if the following sentences are grammatical? If yes, what do they mean exactly ?
Type 1 + Type 2: ??
a) If that is the case, I would make sure my data was backed up.
b) If that is the case, I would make sure the data is backed up.
c) If that were the case, I would make sure my data is backed up now. |
I would say, that "c." is grammatikal correct, but I would rather say:
If that
is the case, I
will make sure the data is backed up.
The conditional II (like your sentence "c") is usually used when something is unlikely.
Example: If I were you, I would have a word with my boss.
But you are you, and not she/he.
That's why I rather use the conditional I.
This sentence mean: If it is true of what you said, I will have to look up whether the data is up to date or not.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by hela 2) Which version do you prefer best ?
a) If I were / was (?) named Paul, I would be a male.
b) If I wasn't / weren’t (?) afraid of spiders, I would have picked it up. |
2 a.) If I
was named Paul, I would be a male.
2 b.) If I
wasn't afraid of spiders, I would pick it up. (This my opinion, but I have learned, that I'm not always right
)
Please note:
If you use
I then it have to be
was.
EXEPTION: If I
were you, I would .... (In this clause,
were refers to
you)
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by hela 3) Is my sentence correct ?
I would not attempt to jump from an airplane unless I were sure of succeeding in opening my parachute. |
I would say, that this sentence is correct
Best regards,
Dany