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English Conditional Sentences

Choose the correct sentence.

A If I would know the answer, I would tell you.

B If I knew the answer, I would tell you.

C If I know the answer, I would tell you.

D If I would have known the answer, I would tell you.

The if-clause should never contain "would" — this hypothetical present situation requires past simple ("knew"), not "would know."

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Guide , Page 8

Whenever you see "would" inside an if-clause, it's almost always wrong.