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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Is vs. will be

Hi,

I'm sending a request to someone. I was wondering which is correct to write at the end of my email.

Your assistance is very much appreciated.
Your assistance will be very much appreciated.

Which is correct?
Is there any difference in meaning?
  

Top answer

To me, "is" is more natural.

— Mr Wordy

  • To me, "is" is more natural.
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To me, "is" is more natural.
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Ok, thanks Mr. Wordy for your response. I appreciate it. Emotion: smile
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AnonymousHi,

I'm sending a request to someone. I was wondering which is correct to write at the end of my email.


Your assistance is very much appreciated.

Your assistance will be very much appreciated.

Which is correct?

Is there any difference in meaning?

Hi,

For me the firs
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Hi Toms,

Thank you for your response to my post.
Toms MathewFor me the first sentence ..'after receiving the help' (For anything)

and in the second.. before receiving the help.
I agree with you the second one is normally stated before receiving assistance. It's the same as saying:

Your assistance would be very much appr
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AnonymousHowever, I wonder if using 'is' or the simple present can either be stated before or after receiving assistance with one's request,

Yes, it can. If you use it before receiving assistance then it anticipates the expected assistance.
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Mr. Wordy,

Thank you for that clarification. I really appreciate it.

Cheers. Emotion: smile
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