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Wonder123 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Confusion between would and will

I often get confusion when to use would and when to will. And I also see different flavors of would used in different contexts. I will list the sentences one by one. I hope you'll please help me understand.

1) If you don't take good care of this kids, their parents would(or will) get upset.
2) Choose the items as quick as possible so that he would(or will) close the shop and leave for his home.

I will keep adding different sentences to this thread.

Thanks.
  

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Would - is a highly used word in the English language. I approach it this way: It's usage sometimes suggests conidtions. e.

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  • Would - is a highly used word in the English language.
  • I approach it this way: It's usage sometimes suggests conidtions.
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  • I would if I had a ride?
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Would - is a highly used word in the English language. I approach it this way:
It's usage sometimes suggests conidtions. i.e. Are you going to the concert ? I would if I had a ride?
In your sentence: If you don't take good care of this their
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Hi Wonder,

In answer to 1: Looks like you should employ the first conditional here which has the present tense and future tense. Thus you should you use 'will' and not 'would'.Here we are talking about a future condition that may happen. e.g. if it rains (present), I will get wet.

In answer to 2: I think neither 'would' or 'will' work. I think you need to use the modal verb 'can'
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Ok thanks here is are the next set of sentences.

1) Looking at all these outfits which one do you think would(or will) suit best for me.
2) Pick the best coat that you think would(or will) look best on him.
3) Dress the kid in the outfit that would(or will) make him look good at his birthday party.
4) I want to select the best gift for my that would(or
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pamplonainglesIn answer to 1: Looks like you should employ the first conditional here which has the present tense and future tense. Thus you should you use 'will' and not 'would'.Here we are talking about a future condition that may happen. e.g. if it rains (present), I will get wet.
when sentence is construed with present tense and future tense we need to alw
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Wonder123Why would or will doesn't work? please explain.
If the store hours are from 10 am to 9 pm and you walked into the store at 8:55, taking your time on your weekly grocery run, the clerk can't close the store. But if you just grap a few items and pay at the checkout, he can
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Hi Wonder
1. YOu could use would or will here http://www.clasesinglesonline.com it is a condition (would) (if something happens) or if it is certain (will). We'd also say 'suit me best'.
2. See answer for 1.
3. See answer for 1.
4. See answer for 1. Here it would be
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pamplonainglesif it is a condition (would) (if something happens) or if it is certain (will).
I did not get this point please explain.
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Wonder1231) If you don't take good care of this kids, their parents will get upset.
2) Choose the items as quick as possible so that he will close the shop and leave for his home.
Match the tenses. The present and
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Wonder123Looking at all these outfits which one do you think would suit me best? for me.
I'd probably say would. You're asking an opinion regarding the imaginary results of wearing this outfit or that. (would suit me best if I wore it)
will is OK if you have in mind that you are definitely goi
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