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Park sang joon Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
The meanings of 'would's
Leslie, the ex-girlfriend of son-in-law of Senator Davis, is at his place for asking for a favor.
"Do you know Henry Chambers?" Leslie asked.
Senator Davis blinked, caught completely off guard. "Do I?Henry? Yes, I do. Why?"
"I would appreciate it very much if you would give me an introduction to him."
<From "Best Plaid Plans" by Sidney Sheldon>
I'd like to know what the two "would"s mean here.
Thank you in advance for your help.
"Do you know Henry Chambers?" Leslie asked.
Senator Davis blinked, caught completely off guard. "Do I?Henry? Yes, I do. Why?"
"I would appreciate it very much if you would give me an introduction to him."
<From "Best Plaid Plans" by Sidney Sheldon>
I'd like to know what the two "would"s mean here.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Top answer
Think of it in terms of the second conditional. "
- Think of it in terms of the second conditional.
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Think of it in terms of the second conditional.
The second "would" is used instead of the standard simple past (gave) to indicate willingness (if you are willing to introduce me to ..."
The second "would" is used instead of the standard simple past (gave) to indicate willingness (if you are willing to introduce me to ..."
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Thank you, teechr, for another kind answer from you.
But, I don't understand why second conditional is used.
Then, I was won
But, I don't understand why second conditional is used.
Then, I was won
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park sang joonBut, I don't understand why second conditional is used.For the sake of politeness.
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