| Element | USE: POLITENESS AFTER 'IF' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | past simple |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the past simple after 'if' as a politeness structure, especially in letters and emails. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I think it would be very helpful if I told you my own case. (B2, Spanish ? European) It would be great if you sent me a free copy of the next edition of The Student Tourist Guidebook. (B2, Korean) I would be grateful if you gave me this job. (B2, Greek) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
