- The football referee wears two watches in case one of them stops. ( There was a possibility of one of the watches stopping. )
- I will take some food and drinks in case we get lost in the forest. ( I will take some food and drinks before I go to the forest because I want to make sure that I don't get hungry or thirsty when I get lost in the forest. )
- It's a bit cloudy. You should take an umbrella in case it rains.
- You had better take a cellphone in case you need to contact me.
- I think I will wear gloves in case I get cold finger.
- We should leave early in case the traffic is bad.
Note: After in case we never use will even though we talk about the future.
You should take an umbrella in case it will rains. is incorrect.
The different between in case and if.
I will take an umbrella in case it rains. (Whether or not it rains, I will take it anyway.)
I will take an umbrella if it rains. (If it does not rain, you won't take it.)
I will take an umbrella in case it rains. (Whether or not it rains, I will take it anyway.)
I will take an umbrella if it rains. (If it does not rain, you won't take it.)
