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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
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of what would
He promised a big tip on top of what would be a big fare.
Is it correct to use "what would" in the sentence above?
Thanks in advance
Is it correct to use "what would" in the sentence above?
Thanks in advance
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Yes, that reads naturally to me.
- Yes, that reads naturally to me.
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Thanks GG! One more question.
He promised a big tip on top of what was to be a big fare.
What if it's replaced with 'what was to', is there any difference?
He promised a big tip on top of what was to be a big fare.
What if it's replaced with 'what was to', is there any difference?
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More natural, IMO:
He promised a big tip on top of what already was supposed to be a big fare.
He promised a big tip on top of what already was supposed to be a big fare.
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The "would" statement has an "if" associated with it.
If I would ensure that his mistress was booked into an adjoining room and that his wife would have a spa appointment every day, he promised me ... what would be...
The "what will be" statement is a certainty.
I came home excited from work yesterday because he promised me... what will be...
If I would ensure that his mistress was booked into an adjoining room and that his wife would have a spa appointment every day, he promised me ... what would be...
The "what will be" statement is a certainty.
I came home excited from work yesterday because he promised me... what will be...
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what would be a big fare and what was to be a big fare are equivalent in meaning. Both suggest the future of the past.
CJ
CJ
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