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I am wondering if you received vs I am wondering if you receive

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am wondering if you received' is used when referring to a specific past event, while 'I am wondering if you receive' is used when talking about a habitual or repeated action in the present or future.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 3815 views

I am wondering if you received

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event.

This phrase is used when you are asking about a specific instance in the past when something was received.

Examples:

  • I am wondering if you received my email from last week.
  • She is wondering if he received the package yesterday.
  • Excuse me. I was wondering if you've received any further news about when my friend might be released.
  • I am wondering if there is any further action.
  • I am wondering if they have funeral clothes.
  • Mr President, I have a very long answer, and I am wondering if I can shorten it in the interests of the other questioners.
  • Right now, I am wondering if it is worthwhile spending so much money on a service organised the way it is today.
  • I am wondering if it was rum, not water!
  • I'm on a scheme for the unemployed and I am just wondering if you'd be interested in buying any cleaning products today.
  • I am contemplating retirement and... I was wondering if you would consider following in my footsteps and taking over the role as chairwoman.
  • I am wondering, therefore, if you are preparing such a ban and if it would not fit in very well with your approach to the precautionary principle itself to come up with such an initiative.
  • Am wondering if, given circumstances,
  • I am wondering, therefore, if you could report on the very latest developments, Commissioner, even though I am well aware that you only have limited time available.
  • Well, actually, I am a little bit behind in my rent. I was wondering if you had a couple of hundred quid... I could maybe borrow.
  • Am wondering if, given circumstances, it is appropriate for king to ask
  • Though I am wondering... how you knew this base was here.
  • I am wondering now if the Commission has carried out any other analyses.
  • I am wondering why you ordered 3000 syringes today.
  • However, I am wondering how consistent and truly reliable you will prove.
  • I am wondering Whether it I should tonsure you.
  • Mr President, I am wondering whether our own amendment is admissible.
  • I am wondering what the outcome of this Council will be.

Alternatives:

  • I was wondering if you received

I am wondering if you receive

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a habitual or repeated action in the present or future.

This phrase is used when you are asking about a regular or repeated action of receiving something.

Examples:

  • I am wondering if you receive notifications on your phone.
  • She is wondering if you receive updates from the company regularly.
  • I am wondering if there is any further action.
  • I am wondering if they have funeral clothes.
  • Mr President, I have a very long answer, and I am wondering if I can shorten it in the interests of the other questioners.
  • Right now, I am wondering if it is worthwhile spending so much money on a service organised the way it is today.
  • I am wondering if it was rum, not water!
  • I'm on a scheme for the unemployed and I am just wondering if you'd be interested in buying any cleaning products today.
  • I am contemplating retirement and... I was wondering if you would consider following in my footsteps and taking over the role as chairwoman.
  • I am wondering, therefore, if you are preparing such a ban and if it would not fit in very well with your approach to the precautionary principle itself to come up with such an initiative.
  • Am wondering if, given circumstances,
  • I am wondering, therefore, if you could report on the very latest developments, Commissioner, even though I am well aware that you only have limited time available.
  • Well, actually, I am a little bit behind in my rent. I was wondering if you had a couple of hundred quid... I could maybe borrow.
  • Gloria, darling, if you receive this, then I am dead.
  • Am wondering if, given circumstances, it is appropriate for king to ask
  • Though I am wondering... how you knew this base was here.
  • I am wondering now if the Commission has carried out any other analyses.
  • I am wondering why you ordered 3000 syringes today.
  • However, I am wondering how consistent and truly reliable you will prove.
  • I am wondering Whether it I should tonsure you.
  • Mr President, I am wondering whether our own amendment is admissible.
  • I am wondering what the outcome of this Council will be.

Alternatives:

  • I am wondering if you usually receive
  • I am wondering if you tend to receive

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