grammar · neutral
If + subject + should + V, will + V
Use 'should' after if to express a less likely or more formal possibility in the future (If you should need any help, please call).
Examples
“If you should have any questions, please contact me.”
“If he should call, tell him I'm out.”
“If you should change your mind, let me know.”
Band 8 sentence
“If you should encounter any anomalies during the procedure, notify the supervisor immediately.”
Collocations
- If + subject + should + V
- should + subject + V (inversion)
Word family
Common mistakes
If you will need help, call me.→If you should need help, call me.
If should you feel tired, rest.→Should you feel tired, rest. / If you should feel tired, rest.
Say it for a higher band
5if + will→6if + present simple→7+If + subject + should + V, will + V
Synonyms
should (inversion: Should you ...)
Easily confused
Should you + V (inversion)
“Should you require assistance, please let us know.”
If + present simple
“If it rains tomorrow, the match will be postponed.”
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