EN · Patterns

If + subject + present simple, + subject + had better + verb

This set contains 9 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.3

If Syou VPresfinish early, Syou Mhad better v2review your work.

Explanation

If you finish early, you had better review your work.

If Sshe VPrescalls, Syou Mhad better v2answer immediately.

Explanation

If she calls, you had better answer immediately.

If Sthey VPresdisagree, Swe Mhad better v2reconsider our approach.

Explanation

If they disagree, we had better reconsider our approach.

If She VPresarrives late, She Mhad better v2explain why.

Explanation

If he arrives late, he had better explain why.

If Swe VPreslose this client, Swe Mhad better v2find a replacement quickly.

Explanation

If we lose this client, we had better find a replacement quickly.

Patternslose — lost — lost^find — found — found

If Sshe HPresdoesn't vIunderstand, Swe Mhad better v2provide more details.

Explanation

If she doesn't understand, we had better provide more details.

Patternsunderstand — understood — understood

If Sthey VPrescancel the meeting, Swe Mhad better v2reschedule it soon.

Explanation

If they cancel the meeting, we had better reschedule it soon.

If She VPresgets the promotion, She Mhad better v2prepare for new responsibilities.

Explanation

If he gets the promotion, he had better prepare for new responsibilities.

Patternsget — got — gotten

If Swe VPresface any issues, Swe Mhad better v2resolve them quickly.

Explanation

If we face any issues, we had better resolve them quickly.