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Karen15 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Why would... | why do...
Hello,
What is the difference between the meanings of the examples below? (Not sure if the context affects the meanings, but for example, I am cheering up someone who's sad.)
Example 1:
a) Why would you say that?
b) Why do you say that?
Example 2:
a) Why would they hate you?
b) Why do they hate you?
Example 3:
a) Why would you think like that?
b) Why do you think like that?
Thanks.
What is the difference between the meanings of the examples below? (Not sure if the context affects the meanings, but for example, I am cheering up someone who's sad.)
Example 1:
a) Why would you say that?
b) Why do you say that?
Example 2:
a) Why would they hate you?
b) Why do they hate you?
Example 3:
a) Why would you think like that?
b) Why do you think like that?
Thanks.
Top answer
"would" marks a conditional question. "do" is unconditional.
- "would" marks a conditional question.
- "do" is unconditional.
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Thank you, but the examples above are all unconditional. That's why I don't get the difference between the "would" sentences and the "do" sentences.
In example 1, my friend already said something.
In example 2, my friend believes they hate her.
In example 3, I am talking about the way my friend thinks.
In example 1, my friend already said something.
In example 2, my friend believes they hate her.
In example 3, I am talking about the way my friend thinks.
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Karen15Thank you, but the examples above are all unconditional."Would" is rhetorical, expecting the answer to be different, or being very surprised by the statement.
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A: All my friends hate me.
B: Why do they hate you? (I suspect I know the answer, but I just ask anyway.)
A: I posted "You are the ugliest person in the world." on all their F
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AlpheccaStars"Would" is rhetorical, expecting the answer to be different, or being...Thank you so much.
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