Help with the sentence in the article
Reading the article in the nytimes i came across to the following sentence : The meeting would take place while the two leaders were attending the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation in Danang, Vietnam. Why would and past continuous are used there, if the meeting hasn't been held yet?
Is it incorrect to say "The meeting is to take place while the two leaders are attending ..."
Thanks in advance
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mango green 615 The meeting would take place while the two leaders were attending the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation in Danang, Vietnam. Why would and past continuous are used there, if the meeting hasn't been held yet? From the limited text you have included, it appears to be Conditional II—an unsure future.
- mango green 615 The meeting would take place while the two leaders were attending the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation in Danang, Vietnam.
- Why would and past continuous are used there, if the meeting hasn't been held yet?
- From the limited text you have included, it appears to be Conditional II—an unsure future.
- " No, that is fine, for a more definitely scheduled event.
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mango green 615 The meeting would take place while the two leaders were attending the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation in Danang, Vietnam. Why would and past continuous are used there, if the meeting hasn't been held yet?
From the limited text you have included, it appears to be Conditional II—an unsure future.
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