Past or present
I thought, he could inform us when the programme would/ will start. But, now I know he himself doesn't know.
I guess, both work here & 'would' works in the present sense.
-What were you thinking?
-I was just thinking if he would mind if I ''didn't/ don't go''. What do you think? Is he going to mind?
-You better go. It's his birthday.
I guess, only 'don't' works here.
-I thought, you were listening to what I am/ was saying. But you ain't!! Why? Do I sound boring?
I guess, 'am' works here.
Actually I was just wondering whether the present or past should be used in such cases.
Please help!!
Top answer
zany banana 409 I thought, he could inform us when the programme would/ will start. "will" or "would" isn't a good choice in that when -clause. Either of the following is good.
- zany banana 409 I thought, he could inform us when the programme would/ will start.
- "will" or "would" isn't a good choice in that when -clause.
- Either of the following is good.
- I thought he could/would let us know when the programme starts.
- ) I thought he could/would let us know when the programme started.
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zany banana 409I thought, he could inform us when the programme would/ will start.
"will" or "would" isn't a good choice in that when-clause. Either of the following is good.
I thought he could/would let us know when the programme starts. (You are still waiting for the programme to start.)
I thought he could/would let us know whe
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