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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Will

Could you tell me which one sounds okay among the following sentences?
Thank you.

1. I will have a car next month.
2. I will like her.
3. She will like him after she reads his letter.
  

Top answer

Which don't sound OK to you? They all express predictions with the simple future tense.

— Deadrat

  • Which don't sound OK to you?
  • They all express predictions with the simple future tense.
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Which don't sound OK to you?

They all express predictions with the simple future tense.
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My textbook says stative verbs such as 'resemble', 'have', 'like', etc. cannot have the present progressive form and the future form. However, I thought #3 sounds okay at least though #1 and #2 sound a little awkward to my ear. That's why I posted this question.
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A1: Do you need a ride to work next month?
B1: No, I will have a car next month.

A2: Are you nervous about your blind date tonight?
B2: No, I'm sure I will like her.

A3: My friend didn't think much of John after she met him for the first time.
B3: Don't worry, I'm sure s
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lucas21ccannot have the present progressive form and or the future form.
The part about the present progressive makes some sense, but the part about the future is wrong.

CJ
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