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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Which is correct

My teacher has asked about my schedule to see when we can meet. I just want to make sure my reply is correct. Which is correct here:

I am free after 11 and can meet whatever time works for you.

........and would be able to meet whatever time works for you.

........and will be able to meet whatever time works for you.

Are all of the above correct? Is there a difference?

Many thanks.
  

Top answer

I am free after 11 and can meet at whatever time works for you. and would be able to meet at whatever time works for you. and will be able to meet at whatever time works for you.

— Clive

  • I am free after 11 and can meet at whatever time works for you.
  • and would be able to meet at whatever time works for you.
  • and will be able to meet at whatever time works for you.
  • Are all of the above correct?
  • #1 is the most natural.
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I am free after 11 and can meet at whatever time works for you.

........and would be able to meet at whatever time works for you.

........and will be able to meet at whatever time works for you.

Are all of the above corre
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Thank you so much. But what do you mean by unnecessarily hypothetical?
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Why did you say 'would'?
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I am not quite sure. I thought that it is one way of telling the person that I am able or can. Am I wrong? Or is it just not natural? Why is 'will' possible and not 'would'?

Thanks again.
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'Would' sounds a bit like you think you think he/she may not ask you.
eg (If you asked me,) I would . .
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So you mean would is more appropirate if I asked your for something and you would reply by, I would. Is that what you meant by your eg.?
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No,

I meant that it sounds like you are saying
(If you asked me) I would be able to meet at whatever time works for you.

The 'would be able' makes it sound conditional/hypothetical, but it is not.
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Got it. Indeed (stating a fact), the fact is that I actually can meet... Thanks for your help and detailed explanation!
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I am with Clive. The underlined is not necessary. When someone asks for a simple question, it is best that you make the answer clean and short.

For me, this is what I'd say ' We can meet any time after 11'.

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