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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Request

PreciousJones:
I'm asking a question:

After the x-rays have been taken, you'll deliver them to Doctor McCormack, correct? Or

After the x-rays have been taken you'd deliver them to Doctor McCormack, correct?

Is there a difference between switching from will to would?

Is one more polite than the other?

Thank you!
  

Top answer

The second one simply seems wrong to me without an 'if' clause somewhere in the vicinity.

— Mister Micawber

  • The second one simply seems wrong to me without an 'if' clause somewhere in the vicinity.
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The second one simply seems wrong to me without an 'if' clause somewhere in the vicinity.
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Mister MicawberThe second one simply seems wrong to me without an 'if' clause somewhere in the vicinity.
Not even if I'm trying to be more courteous?
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Not even. It does not sound polite; if anything, it sounds fearful.
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