Use of would for tentativeness
Please help me with the use of "would" for tentativeness.
Next year, by this time, I will have completed my studies.
Use of "will" implies the speaker is certain about his completion of his studies next year.
In case the speaker is not certain but tentative about his completing the studies, can "would" replace "will"?
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Please give your comments on these sentences.
A: What is your plan for the next year?
B: I think I would try studying abroad, or I think I would try working in an automobile plant in my town.
Is "would" OK here if the speaker is tentative about it?
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vsuresh Please give your comments on these sentences. A: What is your plan for the next year? B: I think I would try studying abroad, or I think I would try working in an automobile plant in my town.
- vsuresh Please give your comments on these sentences.
- A: What is your plan for the next year?
- B: I think I would try studying abroad, or I think I would try working in an automobile plant in my town.
- Not native.
- Use 'will'.
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vsureshPlease give your comments on these sentences. A: What is your plan for the next year? B: I think I would try studying abroad, or I think I would try working in an automobile plant in my town.
Not native. Use 'will'.
vsureshIs "would" OK here if the speaker is tentative about it?
No, sorry.
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