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Hasibrahman Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
Difference in meaning
What is the difference in meaning between the following two sentences.
? I will be surprised if he confesses.
? I would be surprised if he confesses.
? I will be surprised if he confesses.
? I would be surprised if he confesses.
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1. I will be surprised if he confess es . 2.
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- I will be surprised if he confess es .
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- I would be surprised if he confess ed .
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1. I will be surprised if he confesses.
2. I would be surprised if he confessed.
3. I would be surprised if he confesses.
Normally, pattern 1 sounds more definite, and pattern 2 sounds hypothetical. However, since here you are in any case describing something that you think is unlikely, there is less difference. Patt
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