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The words «When», «If», and «Whenever» are conjunctions of time in English and are used to express time or condition.
Use these words to show that every time something happens, something else happens.
When: This word is used to indicate a specific moment in time or to ask a question about time. Translated as «Kol».
Examples:
When did you talk to your college?
When did you talk to your colleague?
I'll call you when I get home.
I'll call you when I get home.
When I see a fountain in the park, I throw a coin in it.
When I see a fountain in the park, I throw a coin at it.
If: This word is used to express a condition or possibility. It is often used in conditional sentences and is translated as «If».
Examples:
I'll go to the party if I finish my work on time.
I'll go to the party if I finish the job on time.
If it rains, we'll stay indoors.
If it rains, we will stay at home.
If my family spends time outdoors, my father plays the guitar.
If my family spends time outdoors, my father plays the guitar.
Whenever: This word is used to indicate the time that is made dependent on another event or condition. Translated as «When (at any time)» or «Every time ».
Examples:
Whenever I see him, he's always smiling.
Every time I see him, he always smiles.
I love having picnics by the lake whenever the weather is nice.
I like to have picnics by the lake when the weather is good.
Whenever James plays cards, he always wins.
Every time James plays cards, he always wins.
So, the words «When», «If», and «Whenever» — are not just ordinary words in the English language, they are key elements that help us organize time and conditions. By skillfully using these words, we can clearly express our thoughts and plans, making our language more accurate and understandable for others.
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