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AH020387 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Will VS Would

Whats the difference between "will" and "would". When do you use one and not the other?
  

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Basically, "will" always indicates something that is definite, whereas "would" refers to something that is not certain. (unless it is used as the past form of want). " = I am not in the position, or situation of having to decide on it, but in my opinion it shouldn't be done /you shoudlnt do it.

  • Basically, "will" always indicates something that is definite, whereas "would" refers to something that is not certain.
  • (unless it is used as the past form of want).
  • " = I am not in the position, or situation of having to decide on it, but in my opinion it shouldn't be done /you shoudlnt do it.
  • "= I AM in the position of having to decide on whether or not to do it, and my decision is not to do it.
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Basically, "will" always indicates something that is definite, whereas "would" refers to something that is not certain. (unless it is used as the past form of want).

"I wouldn't do this!" = I am not in the position, or situation of having to decide on it, but in my opinion it shouldn't be done /you shoudlnt do it.

"I won't (will not) do this!"= I AM in the position of having to d
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This is a very broad question. Start by reading about the two auxiliaries [url=http://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/Grammar%20Guides/3.07%20Modals.htm]HERE[/url] and [url=http://grammar.ccc.commne

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