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Bamtori Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
might / might want to
"Fine. I'll go out front. You might think about seeing to our other guests."
Teachers, in the second sentence, can I use "might wan to" instead of just "might" and there's no change in the meaning of the sentence? To my ear, "might want to" sounds more familiar.
Teachers, in the second sentence, can I use "might wan to" instead of just "might" and there's no change in the meaning of the sentence? To my ear, "might want to" sounds more familiar.
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Yes, "might want to" can substitute for "might" in that sentence. Yes, "might want to" is more familiar. It is also more gentle in suggesting what should be done.
- Yes, "might want to" can substitute for "might" in that sentence.
- Yes, "might want to" is more familiar.
- It is also more gentle in suggesting what should be done.
- CJ
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Yes, "might want to" can substitute for "might" in that sentence.
Yes, "might want to" is more familiar. It is also more gentle in suggesting what should be done.
CJ
Yes, "might want to" is more familiar. It is also more gentle in suggesting what should be done.
CJ
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Jim, thank you soooo much. As always, your answer is simple and clear. I think I might believe whatever you say
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