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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Is should necessary?

The place would close if they delayed it any longer.

What I want to know is: is it necessary that we say "... if they should delay it." Is 'should' necessary to show uncertainty?
  

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You can phrase it either way. Using 'should' is more common in BrE.

  • You can phrase it either way.
  • Using 'should' is more common in BrE.
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You can phrase it either way. Using 'should' is more common in BrE.

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