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Dib Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Will that or would that

Which is correct:

I can program, will that make getting a CS degree a piece of cake for me?

or

I can program, would that make getting a CS degree a piece of cake for me?

And why?

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Top answer

When you are employing slang like 'piece of cake', the 'will/would' choice is a moot one.

— Mister Micawber

  • When you are employing slang like 'piece of cake', the 'will/would' choice is a moot one.
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When you are employing slang like 'piece of cake', the 'will/would' choice is a moot one.
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Are both statements grammatically correct?

Which sounds more natural?

Is this incorrect use of "piece of cake"?
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DibAre both statements grammatically correct?
Yes, as far as 'will/would' is concerned. It is mispunctuated:

I can program. Will/Would that make getting a CS degree easier for me?
DibWhich sounds more natural?
Both are quite natural.
DibIs this incorrect use of "piece
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Thanks

Just 1 more question:

Do both statements have the exact same meaning regardless of Will/would?
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DibDo both statements have the exact same meaning regardless of Will/would?
Yes.
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