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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Followed vs. Would Follow
A. There was a pupil of mine whom I had to remind again & again before he followed instructions.
B. There was a pupil of mine whom I had to remind again & again before he would follow instructions.
1. Which of the above is correct?
2. If both are possible, is there any difference in meaning between 'followed' and 'would follow'?
3. Also, is it correct to use the simple present 'had to' above? Or should I use the past perfect 'had had to'?
Thank you
B. There was a pupil of mine whom I had to remind again & again before he would follow instructions.
1. Which of the above is correct?
2. If both are possible, is there any difference in meaning between 'followed' and 'would follow'?
3. Also, is it correct to use the simple present 'had to' above? Or should I use the past perfect 'had had to'?
Thank you
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1-- Both are OK.
2-- No difference in intent, since both transpired in the past.
3-- Simple past is good.
2-- No difference in intent, since both transpired in the past.
3-- Simple past is good.
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Hello,
I thought of other examples, but this time with the simple present and future.
C. There was a pupil of mine whom I have to remind again & again before he will follow instructions.
D. There was a pupil of mine whom I have to remind again & again before he would follow instructions.
E. There was a pupil of mine whom I have to rem
I thought of other examples, but this time with the simple present and future.
C. There was a pupil of mine whom I have to remind again & again before he will follow instructions.
D. There was a pupil of mine whom I have to remind again & again before he would follow instructions.
E. There was a pupil of mine whom I have to rem
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I'm sorry, my examples should read as "There is..." not 'was'. Sorry for the confusion. Thank you.
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4. Are these sentences correct? and natural?-- C and E are fine; D is no good.
5. Is there a difference in meaning among them?-- No difference between C and E; native speakers tend to use E. D has no clear meaning; its grammar is wrong.)
5. Is there a difference in meaning among them?-- No difference between C and E; native speakers tend to use E. D has no clear meaning; its grammar is wrong.)
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Hi, MM
Mister MicawberNo difference in intent, since both transpired in the past.Couldn't the example with 'would' express habituality?
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Hard to say. Since he had to be reminded again and again, it hardly sounds like a habit.
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