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Bamtori Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Will = must, would = be probably ???
Hi grammar experts,
I have a question about a usage of 'will' and 'would'. I realize that they are used for showing probability, like in :
"That will be the 5.15 train. (= That must be the the 5.15 train) "
or
" That would be Fred. He calls everyday at 7 o'clock sharp." (That is probably Fred.)
Then, can I change this sentence into one with will
This book must be out of print at this point. --> This book will be out of print at this point.
This book is probably out of print at this point --> This book would be out of print at this point.
Thanks so much guys!!!!
I have a question about a usage of 'will' and 'would'. I realize that they are used for showing probability, like in :
"That will be the 5.15 train. (= That must be the the 5.15 train) "
or
" That would be Fred. He calls everyday at 7 o'clock sharp." (That is probably Fred.)
Then, can I change this sentence into one with will
This book must be out of print at this point. --> This book will be out of print at this point.
This book is probably out of print at this point --> This book would be out of print at this point.
Thanks so much guys!!!!
Top answer
That sounds reasonable. e. polite) form of 'will', not a difference in intent.
- That sounds reasonable.
- e.
- polite) form of 'will', not a difference in intent.
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That sounds reasonable.
Consider also, however, that in this sort of context, 'would' is a more modest (i.e. polite) form of 'will', not a difference in intent.
Consider also, however, that in this sort of context, 'would' is a more modest (i.e. polite) form of 'will', not a difference in intent.
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