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Norwolf Posted 17 years ago
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Hi, teachers.

Can we say "What do you mean, there are only ten tickets?There will/must be twelve."?

Does it sound natural?

I would thank you very much.
  

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"? Does it sound natural? As corrected, it's fine.

— CalifJim

  • "?
  • Does it sound natural?
  • As corrected, it's fine.
  • Use must for a logical conclusion such as you have here.
  • Use will for a prediction.
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norwolfCan we say "What do you mean, there are only ten tickets?There will/must be twelve."?

Does it sound natural?
As corrected, it's fine. Use must for a logical conclusion such as you have here. Use will for a prediction.

CJ
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