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“However” used in a conditional clause?
adjective and adverb clauseDoes “complement clause” exist?independent clause or not?General or Specific? Should the definite article be used?What is a “hollow clause”?Conditional sentences without if type clauseHowever hopefullyConditional clause (then)What does but mean in the phrase “If they but knew it”mixed conditional if clause
Example: However, I would be able to transfer the money if you would give me your bank account number.
Is it grammatically correct to use adverbs such as "however" in a conditional clause? I personally think it sounds off but I thought I may ask first before making my mind up. I didn't find any articles related to this subject either.
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Example: However, I would be able to transfer the money if you would give me your bank account number.
Is it grammatically correct to use adverbs such as "however" in a conditional clause? I personally think it sounds off but I thought I may ask first before making my mind up. I didn't find any articles related to this subject either.
grammar clauses
asked 3 hours ago
RareRare
1066
however and the conditional bear no intrinsic relationship to each other.
– Lambie
2 hours ago
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Example: However, I would be able to transfer the money if you would give me your bank account number.
Is it grammatically correct to use adverbs such as "however" in a conditional clause? I personally think it sounds off but I thought I may ask first before making my mind up. I didn't find any articles related to this subject either.
grammar clauses
asked 3 hours ago
RareRare
1066
Example: However, I would be able to transfer the money if you would give me your bank account number.
Is it grammatically correct to use adverbs such as "however" in a conditional clause? I personally think it sounds off but I thought I may ask first before making my mind up. I didn't find any articles related to this subject either.
grammar clauses
grammar clauses
asked 3 hours ago
RareRare
1066
asked 3 hours ago
RareRare
1066
asked 3 hours ago
RareRare
1066
asked 3 hours ago
RareRare
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however and the conditional bear no intrinsic relationship to each other.
– Lambie
2 hours ago
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however and the conditional bear no intrinsic relationship to each other.
– Lambie
2 hours ago
however and the conditional bear no intrinsic relationship to each other.
– Lambie
2 hours ago
however and the conditional bear no intrinsic relationship to each other.
– Lambie
2 hours ago
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However is a marker of contrast, carrying the sense of "despite that" (see Cambridge Dictionaries).
This is a perfectly normal way to use it, provided that it is a statement that follows another, with a meaning that makes however appropriate. It doesn't matter whether it's conditional.
answered 2 hours ago
SamBCSamBC
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However is fine if you introduce a statement that is going to contradict something you've said before.
I am worried about your if-clause, though.
However, I would be able to transfer the money if you gave me your bank account number.
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
From what I know the "if+ would" construction is usable when making a polite request.
– Rare
2 hours ago
Yes, it's often used in that way, in my experience.
– SamBC
1 hour ago
Yes, OMG, that if clause. Admittedly, with many financial institutions, that is the requirement for the procedure known as the "transfer".
– Ed Grimm
27 mins ago
add a comment |
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However is a marker of contrast, carrying the sense of "despite that" (see Cambridge Dictionaries).
This is a perfectly normal way to use it, provided that it is a statement that follows another, with a meaning that makes however appropriate. It doesn't matter whether it's conditional.
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SamBCSamBC
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However is a marker of contrast, carrying the sense of "despite that" (see Cambridge Dictionaries).
This is a perfectly normal way to use it, provided that it is a statement that follows another, with a meaning that makes however appropriate. It doesn't matter whether it's conditional.
answered 2 hours ago
SamBCSamBC
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add a comment |
However is a marker of contrast, carrying the sense of "despite that" (see Cambridge Dictionaries).
This is a perfectly normal way to use it, provided that it is a statement that follows another, with a meaning that makes however appropriate. It doesn't matter whether it's conditional.
answered 2 hours ago
SamBCSamBC
11k1540
However is a marker of contrast, carrying the sense of "despite that" (see Cambridge Dictionaries).
This is a perfectly normal way to use it, provided that it is a statement that follows another, with a meaning that makes however appropriate. It doesn't matter whether it's conditional.
answered 2 hours ago
SamBCSamBC
11k1540
answered 2 hours ago
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However is fine if you introduce a statement that is going to contradict something you've said before.
I am worried about your if-clause, though.
However, I would be able to transfer the money if you gave me your bank account number.
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
From what I know the "if+ would" construction is usable when making a polite request.
– Rare
2 hours ago
Yes, it's often used in that way, in my experience.
– SamBC
1 hour ago
Yes, OMG, that if clause. Admittedly, with many financial institutions, that is the requirement for the procedure known as the "transfer".
– Ed Grimm
27 mins ago
add a comment |
However is fine if you introduce a statement that is going to contradict something you've said before.
I am worried about your if-clause, though.
However, I would be able to transfer the money if you gave me your bank account number.
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
From what I know the "if+ would" construction is usable when making a polite request.
– Rare
2 hours ago
Yes, it's often used in that way, in my experience.
– SamBC
1 hour ago
Yes, OMG, that if clause. Admittedly, with many financial institutions, that is the requirement for the procedure known as the "transfer".
– Ed Grimm
27 mins ago
add a comment |
However is fine if you introduce a statement that is going to contradict something you've said before.
I am worried about your if-clause, though.
However, I would be able to transfer the money if you gave me your bank account number.
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
However is fine if you introduce a statement that is going to contradict something you've said before.
I am worried about your if-clause, though.
However, I would be able to transfer the money if you gave me your bank account number.
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
answered 3 hours ago
Andrew TobilkoAndrew Tobilko
1,348521
1,348521
From what I know the "if+ would" construction is usable when making a polite request.
– Rare
2 hours ago
Yes, it's often used in that way, in my experience.
– SamBC
1 hour ago
Yes, OMG, that if clause. Admittedly, with many financial institutions, that is the requirement for the procedure known as the "transfer".
– Ed Grimm
27 mins ago
add a comment |
From what I know the "if+ would" construction is usable when making a polite request.
– Rare
2 hours ago
Yes, it's often used in that way, in my experience.
– SamBC
1 hour ago
Yes, OMG, that if clause. Admittedly, with many financial institutions, that is the requirement for the procedure known as the "transfer".
– Ed Grimm
27 mins ago
From what I know the "if+ would" construction is usable when making a polite request.
– Rare
2 hours ago
From what I know the "if+ would" construction is usable when making a polite request.
– Rare
2 hours ago
Yes, it's often used in that way, in my experience.
– SamBC
1 hour ago
Yes, it's often used in that way, in my experience.
– SamBC
1 hour ago
Yes, OMG, that if clause. Admittedly, with many financial institutions, that is the requirement for the procedure known as the "transfer".
– Ed Grimm
27 mins ago
Yes, OMG, that if clause. Admittedly, with many financial institutions, that is the requirement for the procedure known as the "transfer".
– Ed Grimm
27 mins ago
add a comment |
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however and the conditional bear no intrinsic relationship to each other.
– Lambie
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