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Old 24-May-2005, 18:20
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Question Inversions in Conditionals

I would like to know the structure and the grammar about the Inversions in conditionals.
I only know that occurs in formal english , and the "if" is omitted and thw auxiliary verb is placed (instead ) or before the subject. The auxiliary verbs used are: had were, or should.

Could you explain me this in detail ?
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I would like to know the structure and the grammar about the Inversions in conditionals.
I only know that occurs in formal english , and the "if" is omitted and thw auxiliary verb is placed (instead ) or before the subject. The auxiliary verbs used are: had were, or should.

Could you explain me this in detail ?
It's really quite simple. Just omit if and invert the subject and the
verb.

If I were you, I'd see a doctor. = Were I you, I'd see a doctor.
If I had known, I would have told you. = Had I known, I would have told you.
If anyone should call, please take a message. = Should anyone call, please take a message.
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Default Re: Inversions in Conditionals

Exactly. When you omit the condition tool ( if ), the conditional caluse will seem as if a yes/no question.

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Default Re: Inversions in Conditionals

you are absolutely right
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