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Nina_Nia Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

The use of 'should'

Hello,

What is the function of 'should' in these two sentences?

I am very glad that she should want to go out and amuse herself.
After all it was very natural that he should like to play about with Roger.
I should hate to see you let down now.
(From Somerset Maugham's Theatre)

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Nina_Nia What is the function of 'should' in these two sentences? Which two of the three sentences are you asking about? I am very glad that she should want to go out and amuse herself.

— CalifJim

  • Nina_Nia What is the function of 'should' in these two sentences?
  • Which two of the three sentences are you asking about?
  • I am very glad that she should want to go out and amuse herself.
  • [ Evaluative 'should'.
  • ] After all it was very natural that he should like to play about with Roger.
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Nina_NiaWhat is the function of 'should' in these two sentences?
Which two of the three sentences are you asking about?
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CalifJimWhich two of the three sentences are you asking about?
Pardon me, Emotion: smile I wrote the two s
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Nina_NiaI wrote the two sentences, then added ...
Right, but did the answer help you?

CJ
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CalifJimRight, but did the answer help you?CJ
Your answers are always helpful. I will have to google Evaluative 'should' to see other examples.

Nina
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