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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Doesn't/won't
Jack is a father who doesn't/won't allow his children to stay out late.
Is there any difference between them? even a slight difference? Thank you
Is there any difference between them? even a slight difference? Thank you
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To my ear, don't states the father's normal, everyday policy; won't emphasizes the father's consistent refusal, and is a bit more severe. The final result is the same in both cases. CJ
- To my ear, don't states the father's normal, everyday policy; won't emphasizes the father's consistent refusal, and is a bit more severe.
- The final result is the same in both cases.
- CJ
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To my ear, don't states the father's normal, everyday policy; won't emphasizes the father's consistent refusal, and is a bit more severe. The final result is the same in both cases.
CJ
CJ
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Hi,
I am sure both of them are grammatically correct but according to the meaning they are different.
1-don't/doesn't means;father didn't allow before,doesn't allow now, and maybe he'll do it the following days.
2-won't means;father has just decided not to allow them to stay......but we are not sure the exact time,maybe tonight or later.
I am sure both of them are grammatically correct but according to the meaning they are different.
1-don't/doesn't means;father didn't allow before,doesn't allow now, and maybe he'll do it the following days.
2-won't means;father has just decided not to allow them to stay......but we are not sure the exact time,maybe tonight or later.
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