MichaelLu2000
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- Joined
- Mar 4, 2019
- Member Type
- English Teacher
- Native Language
- Chinese
- Home Country
- Taiwan
- Current Location
- Taiwan
I made up these sentences so there's no source.
A: I have trouble doing my math homework.
B1: If Dad comes home early tomorrow night, he can help you with that.
B2: If Dad comes home early tomorrow, he’ll be able to help you with that.
I think the main difference is that B1 sounds like B is suggesting Dad as an available option for A to consider asking for help from while B2 sounds more straightforward: Dad will have the ability to help A given that he comes home early tomorrow.
I am not sure if I've distinguish between them correctly, but I know there's a difference. Please share with me your opinions.
A: I have trouble doing my math homework.
B1: If Dad comes home early tomorrow night, he can help you with that.
B2: If Dad comes home early tomorrow, he’ll be able to help you with that.
I think the main difference is that B1 sounds like B is suggesting Dad as an available option for A to consider asking for help from while B2 sounds more straightforward: Dad will have the ability to help A given that he comes home early tomorrow.
I am not sure if I've distinguish between them correctly, but I know there's a difference. Please share with me your opinions.
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