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Grammar
Different verb tenses in the main clause (Tim)
when can we use different verb tenses in the main clause and its dependent clause ?
for example, what is the suggested difference in the following 2 cases ?
(1a) Alice called and advised me that she would fly to Germany on friday.
(1b) Alice called and advised me that she will fly to Germany on friday.
Tim
for example, what is the suggested difference in the following 2 cases ?
(1a) Alice called and advised me that she would fly to Germany on friday.
(1b) Alice called and advised me that she will fly to Germany on friday.
Tim
Top answer
The use of ' would ' and ' will ' signifies the level of probability . ' will ' means she is very likely to go ' would ' means less likely than ' will ' ( 1a ) is always advisable to use as it shows the balance of a sentence.
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The use of ' would ' and ' will ' signifies the level of probability.
' will ' means she is very likely to go
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.' will ' means she is very likely to go
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