If it won't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic vs If it doesn't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'If it won't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic' implies a future certainty that it will not rain. 'If it doesn't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic' is more neutral, stating the condition without implying certainty. The choice between them depends on the level of certainty you want to convey.

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This phrase is correct and implies a future certainty that it will not rain.

"If it won't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic"

This phrase is used to express a strong belief or certainty that there will be no rain tomorrow, leading to the decision to have a picnic.

This phrase is correct and states the condition without implying certainty.

"If it doesn't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic"

This phrase is used to express a conditional statement about having a picnic based on the absence of rain tomorrow, without implying a strong belief or certainty.

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Last updated: November 12, 2024

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Mar 29, 2023 ... First Conditional - Real Future Possible If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will have a picnic in the park. If I pass my exams, I will ...
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If it won't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic vs If it doesn't rain tomorrow we will have a picnic

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