Are both patterns possible?
The more time you spend studying, the better test results ( ? ).
Which would you say, “will be” or “are”? And may I ask why?
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" This is a predictive statement. You are saying that if you do X, you will get a result Y. This is an encouraging statement, which a teacher might say to his students.
- " This is a predictive statement.
- You are saying that if you do X, you will get a result Y.
- This is an encouraging statement, which a teacher might say to his students.
- However, if you are reporting on what has already occurred, you could use the "are" version.
- Perhaps you did a survey and found out that test results were directly boosted by increased study.
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Normally, I would go with the first pattern (only add the article):
"The more time you [a particular person] spend studying, the better the test results will be."
This is a predictive statement. You are saying that if you do X, you will get a result Y. This is an encouraging statement, which a teacher might say to his students.
However, if you are reporting on what
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