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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
expected vs would expect
0 1. This is better than I expected 02 br
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00 2. This is better than what I would expect. 02 br
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00 What is the difference between the two sentences? 02 br
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00 This is my guess: 02 br
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00 1. I expected some outcome in the first place and what turns out is better than what I expected. 02 br
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00 2. I didn't expect anything in the first place. When the outcome is known, I believe the outcome is better than what my prediction would be, if I had predicted. 0-
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00 2. This is better than what I would expect. 02 br
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00 What is the difference between the two sentences? 02 br
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00 This is my guess: 02 br
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00 1. I expected some outcome in the first place and what turns out is better than what I expected. 02 br
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00 2. I didn't expect anything in the first place. When the outcome is known, I believe the outcome is better than what my prediction would be, if I had predicted. 0-
Top answer
00 00 The difference is subtle and depends on how you want to express to your listener and how you want them to perceive you. 02 sup 02 br 02 br 02 br 02 br 01 sup 00 The resolution of this plasma TV is better than what I 01 b 00 expect 02 b 00 00 for $1000. (You never thought it could be this good and therefore expected it) But you are seeing it for the first time.
- 00 00 The difference is subtle and depends on how you want to express to your listener and how you want them to perceive you.
- 02 sup 02 br 02 br 02 br 02 br 01 sup 00 The resolution of this plasma TV is better than what I 01 b 00 expect 02 b 00 00 for $1000.
- (You never thought it could be this good and therefore expected it) But you are seeing it for the first time.
- So you are expressing your amazement in present time.
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1 sup 00 Hi, 02 sup 02 br
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01 sup 00 Let me see if I could explain it... 02 sup 02 br
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01 sup 00 This is the same type of question as the other post about “was” and “is”. 00 00 The difference is subtle and depends on how you want to express to your listener and how you want them to perceive you. 02 sup
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01 sup 00 Let me see if I could explain it... 02 sup 02 br
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01 sup 00 This is the same type of question as the other post about “was” and “is”. 00 00 The difference is subtle and depends on how you want to express to your listener and how you want them to perceive you. 02 sup
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