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If it rains, we wouldn't have the garden party. vs If it rains, we won't have the garden party.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different nuances. The first phrase 'if it rains, we wouldn't have the garden party' implies a hypothetical situation in the past, while the second phrase 'if it rains, we won't have the garden party' indicates a future possibility. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 3810 views

If it rains, we wouldn't have the garden party.

This phrase is correct and implies a hypothetical situation in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical event or situation that did not happen in the past.
  • If it rains, we should set up tarps to collect water.
  • If it rains, we've got water.
  • If it rains, we should set up tarps to collect water.
  • If it rains, it's bad weather.
  • Even if it rains, the game will be played.
  • If it rain, you look for me.
  • Yes. And if it rains, there is the security hut itself.
  • Dry if it rains, only one way in.
  • Because if it rains, then we won't be able to see the comet.
  • Besides, if it rains, she won't be able to ride home after dinner.
  • And if it rains, don't go out at all.
  • If it rains now, we have to start over.
  • But if you need help getting up a slope, you connect a silent, compressed air motor, and if it rains, you don't get wet.
  • And if it rains, what will the dear thing wear?
  • If it rains on Christmas, we'll give out the "mega-gift" to the first prize single person.
  • They'll blame her if it rains, or if the rains fell.
  • They'll blame her if it rains, or if the rains fell.
  • And if it rains, wouldn't his body fill with water?
  • If and when it rains, he takes the credit.
  • If it rains tomorrow, I'll stay at home.

Alternatives:

  • if it had rained, we wouldn't have had the garden party.

If it rains, we won't have the garden party.

This phrase is correct and indicates a future possibility.

This phrase is used to talk about a possible event or situation in the future if it rains.
  • Because if it rains, then we won't be able to see the comet.
  • Besides, if it rains, she won't be able to ride home after dinner.
  • If it rains tomorrow, I won't go to the picnic.
  • That's the one with the leaky roof, but you won't find out about it... until it rains, and then it'll be too late to do anything except swim out if it.
  • If it rains, we should set up tarps to collect water.
  • If it rains, we've got water.
  • If it rains, we should set up tarps to collect water.
  • (Clears throat) if it rains... it won't.
  • Not if it's something good, we won't.
  • And something like this... if it goes badly, we won't make it.
  • If it doesn't feel right for you to go, we won't.
  • But... if it goes wrong, we won't be able to step in.
  • If it's too soon, we won't get pulled out.
  • If it continues like that, we won't even have 100% profits.
  • If it happens here, we won't give up like the Czechs, will we?
  • Don't mention the amusement park, even if it's the horse race course, we won't even let an ant off.
  • Her kitchen window leaks every time it rains, and he won't do anything about it.
  • If it rains, it's bad weather.
  • Even if it rains, the game will be played.
  • If it rain, you look for me.

Alternatives:

  • if it rains, we won't be having the garden party.

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