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Ravinath Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Why "WOULD" ?
Is it wise to trust John with something so important?
I would trust John with my life.
In this conversation why is there a " would " ? Is it necessary to use "WOULD" ?
Thank you
I would trust John with my life.
In this conversation why is there a " would " ? Is it necessary to use "WOULD" ?
Thank you
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Ravinath In this conversation why is there a " would " ? It is describing a hypothetical or imagined situation. Ravinath Is it necessary to use "WOULD" ?
- Ravinath In this conversation why is there a " would " ?
- It is describing a hypothetical or imagined situation.
- Ravinath Is it necessary to use "WOULD" ?
- For this meaning it is normal to use "would".
- However, it is true that "I trust John with my life" may also be understood as stating a hypothetical rather than an actuality relating to the present situation.
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RavinathIn this conversation why is there a " would " ?It is describing a hypothetical or imagined situation.
RavinathIs it necessary to use "WOULD" ?For this meaning it is normal to use "would". However, it is true that "I trust John with my life" may also be understood as stating a hypothetical rather than a
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