Trying to understand the difference between "would" and "will"
1. "How much would I get paid if I take the job?"
2. "How much will I get paid if I take the job?"
Does the first one actually indicate that I'm not too eager for the job compared to the second one?
1. "How much would you pay me if I take the job?"
2. "How much will you pay me if I take the job?"
Does the "would" here only make the question sound more polite, or does it also indicate that I'm not so thrilled for the job?
Thank you
Top answer
The best coordinated sentences are: 1. " 2. " (1) is more hypothetical, and may seem more polite/reserved; (2) is more definite/direct.
- The best coordinated sentences are: 1.
- " 2.
- " (1) is more hypothetical, and may seem more polite/reserved; (2) is more definite/direct.
- Your (1) is a kind of hybrid.
- Exactly the same applies to the second pair.
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The best coordinated sentences are:
1. "How much would I get paid if I took the job?"
2. "How much will I get paid if I take the job?"
(1) is more hypothetical, and may seem more polite/reserved; (2) is more definite/direct. Your (1) is a kind of hybrid.
Exactly the same applies to the second pair.
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