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if he cried like this vs if he cry like this

The correct phrase is "if he cried like this." The verb "cried" is the correct past tense form to use in this conditional sentence. The second phrase, "if he cry like this," is incorrect because it uses the base form of the verb instead of the past tense.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

if he cried like this

This phrase is correct. It uses the past tense form of the verb "cried" in a conditional sentence.

This phrase is used in conditional sentences to express a hypothetical situation in the past where someone cried in a certain way.

Examples:

  • If he cried like this when he was a child, imagine how he must feel now.
  • I would be surprised if he cried like this during the movie.
  • If he cried like this at the funeral, it must have been a very emotional moment.
  • She asked him if he cried like this every time he watched a sad movie.
  • If he cried like this in public, it would be embarrassing.

if he cry like this

This phrase is incorrect. It uses the base form of the verb "cry" instead of the past tense form "cried."

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