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if i were a bird, i would fly vs if i were a bird, i will fly

The correct phrase to use is "If I were a bird, I would fly." This is the standard construction for a hypothetical situation in the present or future. The use of the word "would" is appropriate to express a conditional or hypothetical scenario.
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if i were a bird, i would fly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a hypothetical situation or condition in the present or future. The use of "would" is essential to convey the conditional nature of the statement.
  • I didn't know you were a bird lover.
  • If I had wings, I would fly to you.
  • If you so much as step foot on a bird, I'll have you on maternity leave before you push back from the gate.
  • If you're a bird, I'm a bird.
  • My point is, if I were a horse or a bird,
  • I had a bird, I had the Time Warner...
  • - Do you want a bird, I bring you another?
  • I can make things with light, like a bird, clowns.
  • But a bird in the hand... $10 million is a whole lot of birds, baby.
  • Sir, we've lost a bird, an F-18.
  • They said they would fly me out and put me up in a hotel if I gave a short presentation.
  • And in so doing, I could produce a model that would fly, stay in the air.
  • It had feathers, it was a bird, it should fly.
  • A wean, a bird, a motor.
  • When he comes out of it, he's as chipper as a bird, but he doesn't remember a thing.
  • My point is if I were a horse or a bird I'd be very nervous around James Cameron.
  • Well, I'm not a bird expert.
  • Leanne, I feel free as a bird.
  • Like a bird... parrot, I mean, of course.
  • Well, I've never been hurt by a bird.

if i were a bird, i will fly

This phrase is incorrect. The use of "will" in this context is not appropriate for expressing a hypothetical or conditional situation.

The correct form for expressing a hypothetical situation in the present or future is to use "would" after "if." Avoid using "will" in this context.
  • You have put all the beautiful words and nicely woven. If I were a bird, i will fly to you right now to give you a big hug and kisses. :) Take care. (Report) Reply ...
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