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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Stick

Which is correct? Is there a difference in meaning?

Would it be okay if I stick around for a bit? and

Would it be okay if I stuck around for a bit?

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Will it be ok if I stick around for a ibt? Would it be ok if ti stuck around for a bit? [Standard tense sequence for conditional sentences]

— Philip

  • Will it be ok if I stick around for a ibt?
  • Would it be ok if ti stuck around for a bit?
  • [Standard tense sequence for conditional sentences]
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Will it be ok if I stick around for a ibt?

Would it be ok if ti stuck around for a bit?

[Standard tense sequence for conditional sentences]
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PhilipWill it be ok if I stick around for a ibt?
Would it be ok if ti stuck around for a bit?

[Standard tense sequence for conditional sentences]
Whats the differenc ebetween these two sentences?
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Will ... gives the impression that the speaker is more confident that it will be OK to stick around.

Would ... is more tentative. The speaker is less sure that he will be welcome to stick around. It's a bit more pleading.

CJ
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