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if you will attend vs if you can attend

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If you will attend' is used when asking about someone's future plans or intentions, while 'if you can attend' is used when asking about someone's ability or availability to attend an event.

Last updated: March 12, 2024 • 10581 views

if you will attend

This phrase is correct when asking about someone's future plans or intentions.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's intention or plan to attend an event in the future.

Examples:

  • Please let me know if you will attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • I'm not sure if I will attend the party on Saturday.
  • If you will attend the conference, please RSVP by Friday.
  • Yourself, even if you will attend college less than half-time. Other people in your household only if they will attend college, at least half-time, in a program that ...
  • Yourself, even if you will attend college less than half time. Other people in your parents' household only if they will attend college, at least half time, in a program  ...
  • Even if you're not sure if you will attend college in the fall, you should file your FAFSA by March 10 to make sure you won't miss out on financial aid.
  • If you will attend part time, we will need to revise your aid. Make sure we know you will be a part time student. If you aid is set to disburse for full time (12 credit ...

Alternatives:

  • if you are going to attend
  • if you plan to attend
  • if you intend to attend
  • if you are attending
  • if you decide to attend

if you can attend

This phrase is correct when asking about someone's ability or availability to attend an event.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's ability or availability to attend an event.

Examples:

  • Please let me know if you can attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • I'm not sure if I can attend the party on Saturday.
  • If you can attend the conference, please RSVP by Friday.
  • If you have to drive long distances to get back and forth to work, and it ends up taking up a large portion of your day off, ask your employer if you can attend via ...
  • ... for your primary job, even if the meeting isn't mandatory. Alternatively, ask if you can attend the meeting at another time or if the meeting will be webcast.
  • If you can attend - you don't need to contact us, we will presume you can make your appointment. We know that sometimes there are good reasons why people  ...
  • Ask if you can attend an interview before or after your workday. Be honest with your potential employer, and let them know you already have a job. The company  ...

Alternatives:

  • if you are able to attend
  • if you have the availability to attend
  • if you are free to attend
  • if you are in a position to attend
  • if you have the opportunity to attend

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