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Sarcandra Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Will vs. would
Hi,
I've read the archived post on modals, and I'm still not sure whether to use "will" or "would" in this sentence:
If there will (would) be another meeting, I will (would) submit my essay then.
My first choice is "will" because that's how I'm used to saying it; but I think if I were to follow the rules, the word to use is "would." Do I need to retrain my ear?
Thanks.
Sarcandra
I've read the archived post on modals, and I'm still not sure whether to use "will" or "would" in this sentence:
If there will (would) be another meeting, I will (would) submit my essay then.
My first choice is "will" because that's how I'm used to saying it; but I think if I were to follow the rules, the word to use is "would." Do I need to retrain my ear?
Thanks.
Sarcandra
Top answer
Your sentence strikes me as awkward. Try this instead: If there is going to be another meeting, I will submit my essay then.
- Your sentence strikes me as awkward.
- Try this instead: If there is going to be another meeting, I will submit my essay then.
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Your sentence strikes me as awkward.
Try this instead:
If there is going to be another meeting, I will submit my essay then.
Try this instead:
If there is going to be another meeting, I will submit my essay then.
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