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Bunmeikaika Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

If "will" is omitted, will the meaning change?

Please tell me the difference in nuance between the two sentences below.

1. A candidate must submit an application before human resources will schedule an interview.
2. A candidate must submit an application before human resources schedule an interview.
  

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'Will' there expresses volition; it makes 'must' sound more like 'have to'.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Will' there expresses volition; it makes 'must' sound more like 'have to'.
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'Will' there expresses volition; it makes 'must' sound more like 'have to'.

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That's very kind of you.

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