Poll: What does "Give my child this toy in case he cries." mean?

What does "Give my child this toy in case he cries." mean?

Give my child this toy if he cries. [American speaker]
Give my child this toy if he cries. [British speaker]
Give my child this toy to prevent him from crying. [American speaker]
Give my child this toy to prevent him from crying. [British speaker]

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 500
  • Comments: 2
  • Added: June 2004

Comments:

Rashid

I would do that

Rashid

Is to kinda bran him or keep him busy I'm not saying it's a bad thing

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