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If that happened vs If that happen

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If that happened' is the correct phrase to use when referring to a past hypothetical situation. 'If that happen' is the correct phrase to use when referring to a present or future hypothetical situation.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 51560 views

If that happened

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a past hypothetical situation.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical situation that occurred in the past. It is often followed by a consequence or result.

Examples:

  • If that happened, I would have been so surprised.
  • If that happened yesterday, we missed a great opportunity.
  • Oct 17, 2023 ... and If that happened, what would you do? feel like very distinct things that I wouldn't casually mix up even informally. Upvote 5. Downvote
  • May 7, 2020 ... My behavior were also public and while it was not my intention to cause frustration on anyone if that happened, for any reason, I'm totally fine ...
  • May 6, 2024 ... How would you react if that happened? Question. Yes, I know many people will think I'm crazy, but I just wanted to ask. I think we can all ...
  • And if that happened it was quite probable that some of them would laugh. That would never do. There was only one alternative. I shoved the cartridges into ...
  • Jan 15, 2016 ... If that happened Obito would officially be my favourite character overall AND I would have enjoyed the ending chapter much more.
  • I think Katie Adams's head might explode if that happened. (In Response to this post by HokieKip). Posted: 10/16/2023 at 05:56AM. heart-img 2. Report Abuse.
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... If that happened to LSU…. - We would be furious. Va Tech deserved so much better. They kept screwing them all game.
  • Apr 27, 2017 ... If that's happened in your case then you really have to come clean and you have to tell the judge what happened, explain where your head was ...

Alternatives:

  • if that had happened
  • if that were to happen
  • if that had taken place
  • if that had occurred
  • if that had transpired

If that happen

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a present or future hypothetical situation.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical situation that is currently happening or might happen in the future. It is often followed by a consequence or result.

Examples:

  • If that happen, we should be prepared.
  • If that happen tomorrow, it will be a disaster.
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... And if that happen how long he will stand and who ( not mrekk ) you think will trying to beat him if he get top 1 ? Discussion. Archived post ...
  • Aug 18, 2021 ... He says if that happen they would have to drop charges on him. Its on a domestic violence charge. He is held without bail. Also has failure ...
  • Jul 11, 2023 ... ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. Imagine if that happen in the future lol. Discussion. That was a joke lol. This video cannot be played.
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... if that happen i will buy 500 gold. Some (very very lowe number) of the mg42 was built with the attachment as is written in different ...
  • Jan 25, 2023 ... If that happen who you will vote for to win TPOT? Question. r ...
  • Jul 21, 2024 ... i checked with other phones if that happen aswell , and it does not . the cables i am using are rated for 3A , and can reach up to 140W i am ...
  • Jun 5, 2013 ... Jiaxin Bella is too immature for Carlisle, and if that happen what would happen to ESME???? NOOOOOO! never! He can't hurt her, it'll end in ...
  • Oct 25, 2019 ... Sometimes a virgin queen on her mating flight can become food for a bird and if that happen then the easy option is to buy a queen if that ...
  • Apr 30, 2020 ... If that happen and you keep riding you could try to restart your Internet modem, once the wifi is established you can quit and save. It does ...

Alternatives:

  • if that were to happen
  • if that were to occur
  • if that were to take place
  • if that were to transpire
  • if that were to come to pass

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