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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Subtle would and will difference

Hi,

Can you explain to me what is the difference between 'would' and 'will' in usage. In some case, where 'will' seems good, 'would' seems to be required. Why is that?

What would you do tomorrow?

Not,

What will you do tomorrow.

What will you do?

What would you do?
  

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Hi, Before we get into a discussion of 'would' and 'will', have you learned about using 'be going to + verb' to talk about future plans? The reason I am asking is that I think you are asking about the person's future plans. I n such a case, a more commmon and normal question is 'What are you going to do tomorrow?.

— Clive

  • Hi, Before we get into a discussion of 'would' and 'will', have you learned about using 'be going to + verb' to talk about future plans?
  • The reason I am asking is that I think you are asking about the person's future plans.
  • I n such a case, a more commmon and normal question is 'What are you going to do tomorrow?.
  • eg Tom: What are you going to do tomorrow, Mary?
  • Mary: I'm going to do my English homework.
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Hi,

Before we get into a discussion of 'would' and 'will', have you learned about using 'be going to + verb' to talk about future plans?

The reason I am asking is that I think you are asking about the person's future plans. I n such a case, a more commmon and normal question is 'What are you going to do tomorrow?. eg

Tom: What are you going to do tom
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