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User577 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

What does why would I do it mean?

It is often said when someone accuses you of doing something that you didn't do

But I do not understand the grammar behind it

Is it future from the past?

  

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It actually means the present. You know me. You know who I am and what kind of things I usually do.

  • It actually means the present.
  • You know me.
  • You know who I am and what kind of things I usually do.
  • Understanding that, how can you think I am capable of doing this terrible thing.
  • Right now, do you think I am the type of person who "would" do that?
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It actually means the present. You know me. You know who I am and what kind of things I usually do. Understanding that, how can you think I am capable of doing this terrible thing. Right now, do you think I am the type of person who "would" do that? Why would I do that? It follows a past situation, but it refers to the current time. It can doubly refer to the past, meaning why would I do such

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