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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

should and would

Michael Gove, Minister for Education, wrote to teachers saying "I would be grateful if you could support your school" This, in my understanding is poor grammar and he should know better. I was taught to say " I should be grateful if you would..." Am I correct?
  

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" "Should" has more than one meaning. " (obligation or expectation) Normally, I would be there in five minutes, but the traffic is terrible today. (conditional)

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  • " "Should" has more than one meaning.
  • " (obligation or expectation) Normally, I would be there in five minutes, but the traffic is terrible today.
  • (conditional)
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You're correct, but it's now "acceptable" to use "will" and "would" instead of "shall" and "should."

"Should" has more than one meaning.

We say, "I will be there in five minutes." (formerly, "shall")
But, "I should be there in five minutes." (obligation or expectation)

Normally, I would be there in five minutes, but the traffic is terrible today. (condition
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