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Rotter Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Creating a Frankenstein who would threaten
In arming the dictator, the US was creating a Frankenstein who would threaten their influence in the region.
Why is it necessary to use the verb 'would' in the above?
I would write 'will' in the above.
Why is it necessary to use the verb 'would' in the above?
I would write 'will' in the above.
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It looks like "will" would mix tenses. "
- It looks like "will" would mix tenses.
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It looks like "will" would mix tenses.
Compare: "...is creating a Frankenstein who will threaten..."
Compare: "...is creating a Frankenstein who will threaten..."
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Thanks Vorpar
In arming the dictator, the US was ...
So the above is incorrect.
It should be ' In arming the dictator, the US is ...
In arming the dictator, the US is creating a Frankenstein who wiill threaten their influence in the region.
Your thoughts are again welcome.
In arming the dictator, the US was ...
So the above is incorrect.
It should be ' In arming the dictator, the US is ...
In arming the dictator, the US is creating a Frankenstein who wiill threaten their influence in the region.
Your thoughts are again welcome.
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