Should anyone ring, could you take a message?
Should we not succeed, the consequences would be disastrous.
Were the picture genuine, it would be worth thousands of pounds.
Were the decision to go against us, we would appeal.
We can do the same with the past perfect (Type 3, • 257(6)).
Had you taken a taxi, you would have got here on time.
Had the guests not complained, nothing would have been done.
But an if-clause is more common, especially in informal English.
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259 If, as long as, unless, in case etc
1 If and when
If the doctor comes, can you let her in? (The doctor might come.)
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