[Grammar] Getting a problem while using mixed tense in sentence.

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Rushabh

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Hey guys,

First of all, sorry if this question is not exact place to ask.

Well, my question is if I write: "Will start working on the project, once I receive the payment or received the payment"? Which one is correct, is it receive or received???

Also, I don't know to use to be?? How to use "To be" - Kindly, give two - three example with explanation, if possible.

I never get to know how to use both tense in one sentence - Please, suggest me. The above is only one example.

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Hey guys,

First of all, sorry if this question is not exact place to ask.

Well, my question is if I write: "Will start working on the project, once I receive the payment or received the payment"? Which one is correct, is it receive or received???
I will start working on the project once I receive the payment.
I will start working on the project once payment is received.
I will start working on the project once I receive payment.
I will start working on the project once I receive a payment.

Also, I don't know to use to be[STRIKE]??[/STRIKE] This is a statement, not a question. Only use a question mark when asking a question. How to use "To be" - Kindly, give two - three examples with explanations, if possible. The answer requires more than a few examples. I suggest that you read more about "to be" and, if you have a teacher, ask about this. You can, of course, post a few samples here for comments.

I will never get to know how to use both tenses (both are more than one. In general, add an "s" to indicate a plural) in one sentence - Please, suggest some other resources to me. The sentence above is only one example.

Waiting for your prompt reply.
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I think, I still need to be cleared more now, please suggest here.

If I write, "I will be starting your project as soon as I receive the payment" And If I write "Will start working on the project once I receive the payment" or Once I receive the payment, will start working on the project or Once I got the payment, will start working or will start your project?

On above all the sentences does the meaning come same?? Please, clear it.

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Insert 'I' before 'will' in all your alternatives (as Gil demonstrated), change 'got' to 'get', and they mean the same.

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