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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Is vs. Will Be
A. John will do something the result of which is that the problem will be solved by Friday.
B. John will do something the result of which will be that the problem is solved by Friday.
C. John will do something the result of which is that the problem is solved by Friday.
D. John will do something the result of which will be that the problem will be solved by Friday.
1. Which of the sentences above are correct?
2. How do the correct sentences differ in meaning?
B. John will do something the result of which will be that the problem is solved by Friday.
C. John will do something the result of which is that the problem is solved by Friday.
D. John will do something the result of which will be that the problem will be solved by Friday.
1. Which of the sentences above are correct?
2. How do the correct sentences differ in meaning?
Top answer
A, B and D are possible, with A or B the most likely. There is no difference in intent.
- A, B and D are possible, with A or B the most likely.
- There is no difference in intent.
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A, B and D are possible, with A or B the most likely. There is no difference in intent.
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Thank you for your response.
While I was waiting for an answer here, I tried to search about dependent clauses on the web. I found one saying there's no future in dependent time clauses. Please clarify.
At first, I thought B and C were the only ones possible.
While I was waiting for an answer here, I tried to search about dependent clauses on the web. I found one saying there's no future in dependent time clauses. Please clarify.
At first, I thought B and C were the only ones possible.
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AnonymousI found one saying there's no future in dependent time clauses. Please clarify.Hi Anon - would you post a link to where you read this?
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Notice CJs comments in the thread of your first link. The 'rule' is too prescriptive. Native speakers normally use present for future in dependent clauses, but there is no rule demanding it.
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I see it's not necessarily required. OK, thank you so much for enlightening me. I really appreciate that.
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anonymous A. John will do something the result of which is that the problem will be solved by Friday.
B. John will do something the result of which will be that the problem is solved by Friday.
C. John will do something the result of which is that the problem is solved by Friday.
D. John will do something the resul
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