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Tara2 Posted 6 years ago
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Santa would arrive

What is the role of 'would'?


Narrator: So Frosty kept a silent vigil, waiting patiently all through the night until Santa would arrive. But suddenly Professor Hinkle soon appeared ...

Professor Hinkle: Oh, a campfire. Well isn't that all snug and comfy? [Evil laughter] [Professor Hinkle blows]

  

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Tara2 So Frosty kept a silent vigil, waiting patiently all through the night until Santa would arrive. To me, this is not a correct use of "would".

  • Tara2 So Frosty kept a silent vigil, waiting patiently all through the night until Santa would arrive.
  • To me, this is not a correct use of "would".
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Tara2So Frosty kept a silent vigil, waiting patiently all through the night until Santa would arrive.

To me, this is not a correct use of "would".

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