Which one is correct?
Jenni: I will run away with that guy. I can’t stay home like this.
The mother: Go ahead. It wouldn’t be the first time.
Jenni: I will run away with that guy. I can’t stay home like this.
The mother: Go ahead. It won’t be the first time.
Which one is correct and why? Please help.
Top answer
In casual conversation such as in these short dialogs, it is strange to hear "I will". Try to write the contracted form "I'll" when you're trying to capture the flavor of conversation. anonymous It won’t/wouldn't be the first time.
- In casual conversation such as in these short dialogs, it is strange to hear "I will".
- Try to write the contracted form "I'll" when you're trying to capture the flavor of conversation.
- anonymous It won’t/wouldn't be the first time.
- In the given context there is barely any difference.
- Maybe "won't" is more direct and matter-of-fact, but if so, it's only a slight difference.
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In casual conversation such as in these short dialogs, it is strange to hear "I will". Try to write the contracted form "I'll" when you're trying to capture the flavor of conversation.
anonymousIt won’t/wouldn't be the first time.
In the given context there is barely any difference. Maybe "won't" is more direct and matter-of-fact, but if so, it's on
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