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Knightofsports Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

3 Sentences

1. I can't put Johnny into that picture (movi?) even if I wanted to.

(Shouldn't it be couldn't since he uses wanted to at the end? Isn't this a conditional sentence?)

2. Have a look and let me know if you are interested. If so I will send an email to you and Eric introducing you.

3. If the Don ever asks me if this man has balls, I would have to answer yes, Hagen thought.

(Shouldn't it be will instead of would because he starts the sentence with a conditional and 'asks'.)

Please take a look at these three sentences for me.

Thank you!
  

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1. Your analysis is correct. 2.

— Philip

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  • okay 3.
  • Technically, yes.
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1. Your analysis is correct.
2. okay
3. Technically, yes. It should be 'wlll'. However, 'would' is quite common. There seems to be some additional implied condition in the phrase.
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1. The first sentence is from The Godfather by Mario Puzo. How could be such an error?

2. The ending sounds strange, no? (introducing you)
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Knightofsports1. The first sentence is from The Godfather by Mario Puzo. How could be such an error?
I don't see any error. Both 'can't' and 'couldn't' are common there, with the latter less confident.
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Mister Micawber Both 'can't' and 'couldn't' are common there, with the latter less confident.
Most speakers of BrE would say "... can't ... want" or "... couldn't ... wouldn't. The sentence as it stands would be considered incorrect in an examination.

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fivejedjon Mister Micawber Both 'can't' and 'couldn't' are common there, with the latter less confident.Most speakers of BrE would say "... can't ... want" or "... couldn't ... wouldn't. The sentence as it stands would be considered incorrect in an examination.
2. Have a look and let me know if you are interested. If so I will send an email to you and Eric int
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Knightofsports2. Have a look and let me know if you are interested. If so I will send an email to you and Eric introducing you. 2. Have a look and let me know if you are interested. If so, I will send an email introducing you to Eric.
The latter gives precedence to Eric. If they are of equal status, the former sentence is better.
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