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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Wish

Hi,
'My brother spends many hours talking on the phone.'
1.I wish he wouldn't spend many hours talking on the phone.
2.I wish he didn't spend many hours talking on the phone.

What is the difference between 1.and 2.?

thanks
  

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There's no difference in the meaning. " I opt for the second sentence, but it really is just a matter of style.

— Philip

  • There's no difference in the meaning.
  • " I opt for the second sentence, but it really is just a matter of style.
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There's no difference in the meaning. I, personally, don't like using the conditional tense when there's no "condition." I opt for the second sentence, but it really is just a matter of style.
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