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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Tense confusion

Hello Friends,

I am writing a short story to develop my skills. I have a small doubt regarding tense. This is one of the lines:

I became a good person. So would/will my friend someday.

Some people say maintain tense consistency and write past tense throughout - so 'would' is correct. Others say 'will' is correct for more emphasis, and also it extends into the future.

Which is appropriate?

Thank you, friends.
Mr. Z
  

Top answer

Anonymous Which is appropriate? It depends on which you mean. 'Would' refers to the future in the story but the past from now.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Which is appropriate?
  • It depends on which you mean.
  • 'Would' refers to the future in the story but the past from now.
  • 'Will' refers to the future from now.
  • Anonymous Others say 'will' is correct for more emphasis Not emphasis but assurance, and it does not apply in the situation you describe.
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AnonymousWhich is appropriate?
It depends on which you mean. 'Would' refers to the future in the story but the past from now. 'Will' refers to the future from now.
AnonymousOthers say 'will' is correct for more emphasis
Not emphasis but assurance, and it does not apply in the situation you describe.
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