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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Which tense or verb is correct?

Which tense or verb is correct?

I'm always scared people could/might be able to read my mind.

He's not going to like what is going to happen/what is about to happen.

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Anonymous I'm always scared people could/might be able to read my mind. The answer depends on which of these you're asking about: I'm always scared people [could/might] be able to read my mind. I'm always scared people [could/might be able to] read my mind.

  • Anonymous I'm always scared people could/might be able to read my mind.
  • The answer depends on which of these you're asking about: I'm always scared people [could/might] be able to read my mind.
  • I'm always scared people [could/might be able to] read my mind.
  • You can use either choice in the second sentence.
  • I recommend "afraid" instead of "scared".
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AnonymousI'm always scared people could/might be able to read my mind.
The answer depends on which of these you're asking about:

I'm always scared people [could/might] be able to read my mind.
I'm always scared people [could/might be able to] read my mind.

You can use either choice in the second sentence.

I recommend "afraid" ins

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