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Said Hashim Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
Correct usage would/should
In formal business correspondence, which would be the more correct sentence and why?; "I would be grateful if you would kindly render him all necessary assistance"; "I should be grateful if you......"
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In modern English, should and would are usually interchangeable. e. a strong intention).
- In modern English, should and would are usually interchangeable.
- e.
- a strong intention).
- Should and would are the subjunctive mood form (as well as the past tense form) of shall and will.
- "), the subjunctive form is appropriate.
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In modern English, should and would are usually interchangeable.
The old distinction was that, in the first person, "shall" indicated simple intention, and "will" indicated determination (i.e. a strong intention).
Should and would are the subjunctive mood form (as well as the past tense form) of shall and will. Since the speaker is expressing a mere possibility ("if you will
The old distinction was that, in the first person, "shall" indicated simple intention, and "will" indicated determination (i.e. a strong intention).
Should and would are the subjunctive mood form (as well as the past tense form) of shall and will. Since the speaker is expressing a mere possibility ("if you will
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