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    Default Usage of when in conditiional sentence

    When I shall see him, I will tell him that what he has done is wrong.


    Is the above sentence correct?

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    Default Re: Usage of when in conditiional sentence

    Quote Originally Posted by nathesh2011 View Post
    When I see him, I will tell him that what he has done is wrong.
    We normally don't use "shall/will" in subordinate clauses after if or when.

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    Default Re: Usage of when in conditiional sentence

    Quote Originally Posted by nathesh2011 View Post
    When I shall see him, I will I'll tell him that what he has done is wrong.


    Is the above sentence correct?
    In AmE you would seldon/never hear "shall" as in your example or in other casual conversation, and you would usually use the contraction "I'll". Otherwise, your example is OK.

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