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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Help with word

I am pretty sure that it is possible to use 'will' in this sentence but I am not sure if it is also possible to use 'does'. Would please tell me if both are possible?

If I buy you a present, 'will' that make you feel better?
If I buy you a present, 'does' that make you feel better?
  

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It means that you have not bought the present yet. It is in the future "Will you" The second sentence is wrong because "does" implies that you always buy the present. It could have been right to say so if the action (buying of present) is continuous.

— Vannie evans

  • It means that you have not bought the present yet.
  • It is in the future "Will you" The second sentence is wrong because "does" implies that you always buy the present.
  • It could have been right to say so if the action (buying of present) is continuous.
  • That's my take.
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The first sentence is right.It means that you have not bought the present yet. It is in the future "Will you"

The second sentence is wrong because "does" implies that you always buy the present. It could have been right to say so if the action (buying of present) is continuous.

That's my take.
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AnonymousIf I buy you a present, 'will' that make you feel better?
This is a conditional 1 sentence and it is correct. It has nothing to do with whether you bought the gift or not.
Take a look at this link, that may help you understand the conditionals.

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Anonymous AnonymousIf I buy you a present, 'will' that make you feel better?This is a conditional 1 sentence and it is correct. It has nothing to do with whether you bought the gift or not.Take a look at this link, that may help you understand the conditionals.https://www.
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The purpose for my sending you the link is to show you the patterns of the conidtionals, which doesn't include " does".
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AnonymousThe purpose for my sending you the link is to show you the patterns of the conidtionals, which doesn't include " does".
Thanks a lot. I have been reading a lot about conditionals and have never seen 'does' used in any of them. I just wanted to know if it was possible. But it seems that it is not possible to use it in conditionals. Thanks
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If I buy you a present, does that make you feel better?


That sequence of tenses may not be common, but it is possible. As has been suggested, it implies a regular giving of presents.
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