Teaching english grammar jim scrivener

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70 In case Form Take an umbrella in case it rains.

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In case is a fixed form. It never changes.

In case + subject + verb phrase We use in case + present tense for sentences about now and the future. Keep a watch on him in case he gets worse.

In case of+ noun phrase Especially fire, emergency, accident, problems, difficulty, trouble, dispute, damage, disaster, absolute necessity etc A boat will be waiting in case of emergency. i l ?

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In fast native speaker speech, the word in may be dropped (or said so minimally that it is not heard). A: Why are you taking the book? B: Case I need to do a repair. .

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