Grammatical structure similar to the second conditional
Hi there! Let’s say we have the following sentence:
Before I https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bang the https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/nail in, would you say this https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/picture was level?
It appears as if it is the second conditional, but as you can see, it’s a bit something different.
Pointing me in the right direction would be highly beneficial and I’m thankful for all your responses!
Have a lovely day
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anonymous It appears as if it is the second conditional Only because of "would". There is no "if", so it isn't any kind of conditional. anonymous would you say this picture was level?
- anonymous It appears as if it is the second conditional Only because of "would".
- There is no "if", so it isn't any kind of conditional.
- anonymous would you say this picture was level?
- ~ is this picture level in your opinion ?
- would you say?
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anonymousIt appears as if it is the second conditional
Only because of "would". There is no "if", so it isn't any kind of conditional.
anonymouswould you say this picture was level?
~ is this picture level in your opinion?
would you say? amounts to asking for an opinion.
CJ
0anonymousIt appears as if it is the second conditional,
There is no "if" or "unless" in that sentence, so it is not a conditional.
"Would" is used in a polite request:
Waiter, would you please bring me a spoon?
May, would you like another cup of tea?
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