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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Both mean the same?

I would be glad to answer any questions.

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I would be glad if I answered any questions.
  

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#1 is natural and common; #2 is neither.

— Teechr

  • #1 is natural and common; #2 is neither.
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#1 is natural and common; #2 is neither.
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teechr#1 is natural and common; #2 is neither.
Does first one mean the second one? Or they have different meanings?
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To me, the first can be used for the present time (or even future) while the latter relates to the past. The conditional form used for the second sentence sounds fine, why should it be unnatural and uncommon please?
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AnonymousI would be glad if I answered any questions.
That could only mean that you expect to be unable to answer any.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousI would be glad if I answered any questions.That could only mean that you expect to be unable to answer any.
Not really. I don't know if I am able to answer any questions. Thats why I said, 'I would be glad if I answered any questions.' but I don't know I will be able to. Do do you think my understanding is incorrect?
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A: I would be happy to help you.
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I would be happy if I helped you.

B: he would be happy to see her.
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He would be happy if he saw her.

Both mean the same meaning?
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Anonymous. Do do you think my understanding is incorrect?
Yes, as I said, I think it means that you think you won't.
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AnonymousA: I would be happy to help you.Vs.I would be happy if I helped you. B: he would be happy to see her.Vs.He would be happy if he saw her. Both mean the same meaning?
Do not start new threads for the same topic. I have joined your post to your earlier thread.
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