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if I didn't try it now I would vs If I don't try it now I would

Both phrases are not correct as they contain a mix of tenses that do not match. The correct form should be either 'if I didn't try it now, I would' or 'if I don't try it now, I will'. The first phrase uses past tense 'didn't' and 'would', while the second phrase mixes present tense 'don't' with 'would'.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 974 views

if I didn't try it now I would

This phrase is not correct as it mixes past tense 'didn't' with 'would'.

The correct form should be 'if I didn't try it now, I would' to maintain consistency in the past tense.
  • I knew there would be no guarantees of success but, if I didn't try it now, I would never know if I could be the boss of my own life. If you find yourself in a similar ...
  • Mar 27, 2008 ... I knew that if I didn't try it now, I would never have the courage to try it later in life. And besides, if it didn't work out, only a handful of people ...

Alternatives:

  • if I didn't try it now, I would
  • if I don't try it now, I will

If I don't try it now I would

This phrase is not correct as it mixes present tense 'don't' with 'would'.

The correct form should be 'if I don't try it now, I will' to maintain consistency in the present tense.
  • however, if I don't try it now I would always wonder “what if.” Not living in that “ what if” mode feels incredible! In addition, I am doing something I am passionate  ...

Alternatives:

  • if I didn't try it now, I would
  • if I don't try it now, I will

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