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You will be sad if I cry vs If I cry you will be sad

Both phrases are correct, but they have different word orders. The first phrase 'you will be sad if I cry' is more commonly used in English. The second phrase 'if I cry, you will be sad' is also correct but less common.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

You will be sad if I cry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase follows the typical word order in English sentences, where the condition 'if I cry' comes after the result 'you will be sad.'

Examples:

  • You will be sad if I cry during the movie.
  • If I cry, you will be sad, right?
  • I know you will be sad if I cry, so I'll try to stay strong.
  • Will you be sad if I cry at the party?
  • If I cry, you will be sad, and I don't want that.

Alternatives:

  • If I cry, you will be sad.
  • If I cry, you will feel sad.
  • You will feel sad if I cry.
  • You will be sad if I start crying.
  • If I start crying, you will be sad.

If I cry you will be sad

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

While this phrase is grammatically correct, it is less frequently used in English. It places the condition 'if I cry' before the result 'you will be sad.'

Examples:

  • If I cry, you will be sad, right?
  • If I cry, you will be sad, and I don't want that.
  • If I cry, you will be sad, so I'll try not to.
  • If I cry, you will be sad, but I can't help it.
  • If I cry, you will be sad, and I hate seeing you sad.

Alternatives:

  • You will be sad if I cry.
  • If I cry, you will be sad.
  • You will be sad if I start crying.
  • If I start crying, you will be sad.
  • If I cry, you will feel sad.

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