1. Can you give me a ride if you are driving?
2. Can you give me a ride if you drive?
3. He will be driving, so ask him to give you a ride.
4. He will drive, so ask him to give you a ride.
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Are they all the same in meaning? Which expressions do we have to use? Why do we use 'if you are driving'? •English - Luthando konzapi, Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11:00am
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•English - Reed, Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11:32am
All are correct. "if you are driving" implies that "you" are driving a car (not driving a golf ball or a nail) in this context. "if you are driving" and "if you drive" mean the same thing.
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1. Can you give me a ride if you are driving?
2. Can you give me a ride if you drive?
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What does #1 mean?
1-1. If you have a car, or if you are a driver, can you give me a ride?
1-2. If you are supposed to drive your car after work, can you give me a ride?
1-3. You will drive your car today, right? Then can you give me a ride?
1-4. You will be driving your car today. Then can you give me a ride?
I think 1-3 is closest to what it means. If you are driving your car (and we are both going the same way), may I ride with you?
1. Can you give me a ride if you are driving?
The meaning of this question can vary depending on the context in which it is asked. Here are a few possible interpretations:
1-1. If you have a car, or if you are a driver, can you give me a ride?
In this interpretation, the question is asking if the person being addressed has the ability to drive or has a car and if they would be willing to give the speaker a ride somewhere.
1-2. If you are supposed to drive your car after work, can you give me a ride?
Here, the question assumes that the person being asked will be driving their car later on, such as after work, and is inquiring if they would be willing to provide the speaker with transportation.
1-3. You will drive your car today, right? Then can you give me a ride?
In this scenario, the question acknowledges that the person being addressed will be driving their car on the specific day in question and then asks if they would be willing to give the speaker a ride.
1-4. You will be driving your car today. Then can you give me a ride?
Similar to the previous interpretation, this question assumes that the person being asked will be using their car for transportation on the current day and asks if they would be willing to give the speaker a ride.
Ultimately, the specific meaning of the question will depend on the context in which it is asked, and it could be any of the interpretations mentioned above.