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Bamtori Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Stressed WOULD
Hi,
You guys will probably know the book Practical English Usage. This explanation about 'would' is from the book: Stressed would can also be used to criticize a single past action - the meaning is 'that's typical of you'. You WOULD tell Mary about the party - I didn't want to invite her.
I'm afrain I might not undertand the meaning of that sentence correcctly. What I'm wondering about is if the person 'you' actually told the person Mary about the party or not. I would greately appreicate it if any grammar experts could expain to me. Thanks!
You guys will probably know the book Practical English Usage. This explanation about 'would' is from the book: Stressed would can also be used to criticize a single past action - the meaning is 'that's typical of you'. You WOULD tell Mary about the party - I didn't want to invite her.
I'm afrain I might not undertand the meaning of that sentence correcctly. What I'm wondering about is if the person 'you' actually told the person Mary about the party or not. I would greately appreicate it if any grammar experts could expain to me. Thanks!
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Yes, the person spoken to told Mary. This is the single past action that is being criticized.
- Yes, the person spoken to told Mary.
- This is the single past action that is being criticized.
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Yes, the person spoken to told Mary. This is the single past action that is being criticized.
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