Should danger approach either its nest or the crocodile nest, the bird would emit warning cries.
A. What is the grammatical name for this expression? B. What is its function?
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Duplicate question: https://english.stackexchange.com/q/467026/191178 – Laurel May 07 '20 at 00:43
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It's the subjunctive — for counterfactual conditions. It means the same as: If danger were to approach . . . – Tinfoil Hat May 07 '20 at 03:07