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Hakeem Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Neutral meaning?

Please explain this phrase for me:

"Will has a neutral meaning."
  

Top answer

" I t would help if you supplied some context. Are you talking about grammar? We sometimes say that 'will' has a neutral meaning compared to modals.

— Clive

  • " I t would help if you supplied some context.
  • Are you talking about grammar?
  • We sometimes say that 'will' has a neutral meaning compared to modals.
  • eg Compare ' Tom will call' to ' Tom should call' or 'Tom may call' .
  • The latter two convey more 'attitude' on the part of the speaker.
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Hi,

Please explain this phrase for me:

"Will has a neutral meaning."

It would help if you supplied some context. Are you talking about grammar?

We sometimes say that 'will' has a neutral meaning compared t
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Hi, Yes, my question is about grammer. I read this phrase in a grammer book. it was written as well that Will is used for neutral future.
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Hi,

Broadly speaking, here's the idea.

'Going to' future suggests you have a plan.

'Present Continuous' future suggests a more finalized and more scheduled plan.

'Will' does not so much sugge
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