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Grammar and Linguistics > 0 conditional and inversion
0 conditional and inversion
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dobrawaa
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0 conditional and inversion
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I know there is an inversion in 1, 2 and 3 conditionl. How about "0 conditional"?
If I eat too much, I get sick.
Should I eat too much, I get sick. - is this form correct?
Have a nice day.
Ania
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5 Nov 2014
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serzt
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In formal English, the subject and the auxiliary can be inverted in the if-clause with if omitted:
Should you see Kate, say hi from me. (if you should see Kate)
Should you require any further information, please contact us at our office in Green Street.
Should I eat? Who do you need to be formal with?
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5 Nov 2014
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cunliffe
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A bit self-important - or poetic. �Should I fall behind, wait for me.
Excellent answer from sertz |
5 Nov 2014
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redcamarocruiser
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I agree with Lynne that it sounds self-important or poetic ( or literary).
Should you need anything,
please call me.
Should he call you,
I also want to speak to him. |
5 Nov 2014
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dobrawaa
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Thank you very much, although you haven �t really answered my question
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6 Nov 2014
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yanogator
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Ania, exactly what do you want to know? They addressed the example you gave, so I �m sure they thought they answered your question. So, if you re-ask your question, I �m sure we can help you.
Bruce |
6 Nov 2014
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isa2
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Your sentence is grammatically correct, but (as others have already pointed out) it sounds out-dated.I would not recommend inversion in this case.
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6 Nov 2014
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dobrawaa
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Thank you very much! Now I �m satisfied :)
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6 Nov 2014
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