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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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If the capability to unlock iPhones exists, so will the temptation for the authorities to use it repeatedly.
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In the above sentence, does 'so' denote exists?
If so, I want to know that I can use 'do' in lieu of 'so' to denote exists?

PS Can I change 'authorities' into 'agencies' in the sentence above?
  

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Anonymous In the above sentence, does 'so' denote exists? 'So will' denotes 'exists'. Anonymous If so, I want to know that I can use 'do' in lieu of 'so' to denote exists?

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous In the above sentence, does 'so' denote exists?
  • 'So will' denotes 'exists'.
  • Anonymous If so, I want to know that I can use 'do' in lieu of 'so' to denote exists?
  • No, but you can use 'does' instead of 'will'.
  • (though the meaning changes somewhat).
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AnonymousIn the above sentence, does 'so' denote exists?
'So will' denotes 'exists'.
AnonymousIf so, I want to know that I can use 'do' in lieu of 'so' to denote exists?
No, but you can use 'does' instead of 'will'. (though the meaning changes somewhat).
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I have you to thank for this.
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