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Knightofsports Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

will

What I need you to do is to help me find a supplier/manufacturer that would be willing to provide us with an elastic strap like the one I gave you when we first met.

Can I use "would" here or is "will" better?

Thank you!
  

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What I need you to do is to help me find a supplier/manufacturer that is willing to provide us with an elastic strap like the one I gave you when we first met. I would use 'is' instead.

— Yoong Liat

  • What I need you to do is to help me find a supplier/manufacturer that is willing to provide us with an elastic strap like the one I gave you when we first met.
  • I would use 'is' instead.
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What I need you to do is to help me find a supplier/manufacturer that is willing to provide us with an elastic strap like the one I gave you when we first met.

I would use 'is' instead.
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Yoong LiatWhat I need you to do is to help me find a supplier/manufacturer that is willing to provide us with an elastic strap like the one I gave you when we first met.I would use 'is' instead.
So, "would be" is wrong?

Thanks!
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PreciousJonesCan I use "would" here
Yes.
PreciousJonesis "will" better?
No, just less common with willing.
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Would is correct since it is a subjunctive mood; You cannot be sure whether the supplier/manufacturer would do that.
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