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Perfect Stranger Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Grammar question no. 45

Hi there,

Just a quick question. In the following sentence, should I say:

a) would have to, would have to
b) will have to, will have to

I just found out I _____ go to Beijing on Saturday evening so perhaps I ____ finish my classes earlier.

If anyone can also tell me why this or that answer is correct, I'd be much obliged.

Thanks
  

Top answer

You may use either without fear or favour. However, keep in mind that native speakers seldom say 'I will': they say ' I'll '.

— Mister Micawber

  • You may use either without fear or favour.
  • However, keep in mind that native speakers seldom say 'I will': they say ' I'll '.
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You may use either without fear or favour. However, keep in mind that native speakers seldom say 'I will': they say 'I'll'.
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Thanks Mister M.

The thing is that I always thought the sentence rooted in the past must be followed by would + verb. For example:

She told me she would come - correct
She told me she will come - incorrect

Could you tell me if my reasoning is right or not?
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Perfect StrangerThe thing is that I always thought the sentence rooted in the past must be followed by would + verb
No, it is merely a native habit. If the 'verb' event is still in the future, either tense will serve.
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Thanks,

Then... is this sentence correct?

She told me she will come
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Perfect StrangerThen... is this sentence correct?She told me she will come
Yes, if she hasn't come yet. Of course, if you are narrating a past event, only 'would' will/would do.
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