Conversation.
Kelly: I don’t want to talk about this subject. It gives me a headache.
Jones: I wouldn’t want you to get a headache.
Why is “wouldn’t” used in Jones’ sentence? If it is used correctly, what is the implied if clause here?
Top answer
Jones is being mildly sarcastic. He doesn't really believe Kelly is telling the truth about his headaches. Possible 'if' clauses include If I cared about making you get a headache ,.
- Jones is being mildly sarcastic.
- He doesn't really believe Kelly is telling the truth about his headaches.
- Possible 'if' clauses include If I cared about making you get a headache ,.
- .
- If I believed you were telling the truth about your headaches, .
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Jones is being mildly sarcastic. He doesn't really believe Kelly is telling the truth about his headaches.
Possible 'if' clauses include
If I cared about making you get a headache ,. . .
If I believed you were telling the truth about your headaches, . . .
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