AR15J wrote:
Thanks sayantanc2k.
1.Second Point understood.
But there is a confusion with the first point
The first one is correct: IF hypothetical subjunctive (simple past), THEN conditional (would).... unlikely future event.
However, in first point, I used present perfect instead of hypothetical subjunctive or simple past. Please explain how is it correct.Ex- If she has gone through the documentation, she can start analyzing the new case.
2. I got more confused when I read mixed conditional sentences.
http://www.ef.com/english-resources/eng ... nditional/If we had looked at the map, we wouldn't be lost.
Is it the correct usage in GMAT?3. Often, "when" can be replaced by "if" (for first type of conditional)
(if may often be replaced by when --https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conditional_sentence)
So, when we make the sentences using "when" , we should use the rules of "if else"?
when I will go to market, I will bring fruits for you.
When I go to the market, I will bring fruits for you.
Which one of the above is correct?1. When I mentioned "The first one is correct", I referred to the first sentence of your point 3: "If I had 10 papers, I would complete the homework". This is an example of an unlikely future event. Hence the structure IF hypothetical subjunctive (simple past), THEN conditional (would).... is alright.
Now coming to your Point 1:
If she has gone through the documentation, she can start analyzing the new case... correct.
This is not a case of unlikely future event. Hence the structure IF hypothetical subjunctive (simple past), THEN conditional (would).... is not applicable. This example states an ordinary if-then structure, in which the tenses depict their standard usage. The sentence implies:
Pre-requisite: She has (already) gone through the document.
Result if the pre-requisite is satisfied: She can start analysing.
2. If we had looked at the map, we wouldn't be lost.
The above sentence is wrong. Correct would be:
a. If we
had looked at the map, we wouldn't be lost. (unlikely future event)
OR
b. If we had looked at the map, we wouldn't
be have been lost. (past event that never happened)
3. "When" and "if" have two different meanings. "When" confirms that the event will happen, but "if" indicates that the event may or may not happen.
I shall meet you, when I am ready. ( implies: I shall be ready at a point of time, and when i am, I shall meet you).
I shall meet you, if I am ready. (implies: I may or may not be ready - if i am, i shall meet you.)
Coming to your sentences:
When I will go to market, I will bring fruits for you... wrong
When I go to the market, I will bring fruits for you... correct. (same structure as that of if-then)