In Case
1Công thức
main clause + in case + present simple (future meaning) or past simple (past meaning)2Giải thích
In case nghĩa là 'phòng khi', diễn tả sự phòng ngừa làm trước cho một khả năng có thể xảy ra. Sau in case dùng thì hiện tại (cho tương lai) hoặc quá khứ đơn (cho quá khứ), không dùng will.
In case means because something might happen. It describes a precaution taken now to be ready for a possible situation later.
Dấu hiệu: in case
3Khi nào dùng
- Precautions against a possibility
4Quy tắc cần nhớ
- Use a present tense for future possibilities and a past tense for past precautions
- In case is not the same as if: the action in the main clause happens first
5Ví dụ
Let's pack some warm clothes in case the evening gets cold.
I wrote down her address in case I forgot it.
6Lỗi thường gặp
- Take an umbrella in case it will rain. (should be in case it rains)
- In case you see Tom, tell him to call me. (should be If you see Tom, because the telling happens only if you see him)