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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Expression question

I know that the normal expression is: he is the new kid on the block.

Would it also be grammatically correct to use 'in' instead of on in that expression?
  

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Anonymous Would it also be grammatically correct to use 'in' instead of on in that expression? No.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Would it also be grammatically correct to use 'in' instead of on in that expression?
  • No.
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AnonymousWould it also be grammatically correct to use 'in' instead of on in that expression?
No.
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Have I asked the question correctly? Could the word 'would' be used?

Would it be grammatically correct to ...
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AnonymousHave I asked the question correctly?
Yes.
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The word would here is considered a request? If not a request, what?
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Anonymous If not a request, what?
It is a conditional. 'Would it also be grammatically correct [if I used it]?'
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Got it. I can't just say ' would it be correct to write'?

Does it have to be used with 'if'?

What if I said, I would be happy to help you!
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AnonymousI can't just say ' would it be correct to write'?
Yes, you can.
AnonymousWhat if I said, I would be happy to help you!
OK.
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Thank you very much for your help.
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Sorry to bother you again teacher. I just want to double check if it is grammatically correct and there is no difference in meaning between these two sentences, which one of them is suggested by you.

Would it also be grammatically correct if I used it?

Would it also be grammatically correct to use it?

Are both grammatically correct with no major difference, except for th
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