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MrPernickety Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
A test question
Hi,
I took a test and came across this sentence:
A: I've invited Sam to my party.
B: I doubt if he (is coming/will come). He's studying for an exam.
The test's answers suggested "will come", while I have no problem with either versions.
Could you weight in with your opinions, please? What would a native speaker choose ?
Thanks !
I took a test and came across this sentence:
A: I've invited Sam to my party.
B: I doubt if he (is coming/will come). He's studying for an exam.
The test's answers suggested "will come", while I have no problem with either versions.
Could you weight in with your opinions, please? What would a native speaker choose ?
Thanks !
Top answer
I find both answers equally acceptable. I would be hard pressed to come up with a reason to choose one over the other.
- I find both answers equally acceptable.
- I would be hard pressed to come up with a reason to choose one over the other.
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I find both answers equally acceptable. I would be hard pressed to come up with a reason to choose one over the other.
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Thanks, Ray
Your answer is much appreciated.
I wonder what hothead wrote that test (the test was part of a very reputable textook here in russia)
So much for a good textbook !
Your answer is much appreciated.
I wonder what hothead wrote that test (the test was part of a very reputable textook here in russia)
So much for a good textbook !
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Hi.
'I invited' would indicate you are now at the party talking about an invitation in the past.
However, the question states 'I've invited' which would mean before the party which would necessitate the use of 'He'll come' because it's referring to the future and there's doubt involved.
'I invited' would indicate you are now at the party talking about an invitation in the past.
However, the question states 'I've invited' which would mean before the party which would necessitate the use of 'He'll come' because it's referring to the future and there's doubt involved.
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Am I the only one that doesn't like "doubt if"? I'm sure I always say "doubt that".
[edit: Just out of curiosity, I did a Google search, which turned up 3 million+ doubt if and 53 million+ doubt that. But of course that doesn't take into account the rest of the context which could make a difference.]
[edit: Just out of curiosity, I did a Google search, which turned up 3 million+ doubt if and 53 million+ doubt that. But of course that doesn't take into account the rest of the context which could make a difference.]
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