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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
will vs would
Hi,
What is the difference in menaing btw :
Will you write this sentence? (1)
Would you write this sentence? (2)
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What is the difference in menaing btw :
Will you write this sentence? (1)
Would you write this sentence? (2)
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As a request, the latter is more polite. As a simple inquiry about future plan, only #1 works; #2 requires a statement of condition.
- As a request, the latter is more polite.
- As a simple inquiry about future plan, only #1 works; #2 requires a statement of condition.
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As a request, the latter is more polite. As a simple inquiry about future plan, only #1 works; #2 requires a statement of condition.
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<Will you write this sentence? (1)
Would you write this sentence? (2)>
Are you trying to say "Would you write this sentence in this way?"
Would you write this sentence? (2)>
Are you trying to say "Would you write this sentence in this way?"
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I think Milky has the right idea as you've been asking 'Will you write this sentence?' to ask if one of your examples is correct English. Will is incorrect in that context.
Will should only be used if you are asking someone to do something for you. Will you write a letter for me (as my arm is broken and I can't hold a pen). Will you please write this sentence at the start "I've broken m
Will should only be used if you are asking someone to do something for you. Will you write a letter for me (as my arm is broken and I can't hold a pen). Will you please write this sentence at the start "I've broken m
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