Won't be writing
This dialogue is from a series called Dracula.
The context is this: Dracula is pretending to be a rich industrialist called Alexander Greyson. He throws a lavish party to show off his wealth and power. The party also provides an opportunity to give a demonstration of his revolutionary scientific invention which could make possible investors interested.
The dialogue is between Dracula’s butler and confidant and Jonathan Harker, a journalist.
-The invitation forbade the press (says the butler)
-I’m here on a social basis (says Harker)
-what a shame. Mr greyson will be disappointed that you won’t be writing at least a word or two.
Now, why the butler used the future continuous and not the future simple? Would it have a different meaning? Are they interchangeable? If so, why use one over the other?
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SarahKing Now, why did the butler use the future continuous and not the future simple? If focuses on a future action that will occur over a period of time. The act of "writing at least a word or two" covers taking notes, thinking about what you want to say, writing it, editing it, and then posting the article in the reporter's newspaper.
- SarahKing Now, why did the butler use the future continuous and not the future simple?
- If focuses on a future action that will occur over a period of time.
- The act of "writing at least a word or two" covers taking notes, thinking about what you want to say, writing it, editing it, and then posting the article in the reporter's newspaper.
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SarahKingNow, why did the butler use the future continuous and not the future simple?
If focuses on a future action that will occur over a period of time.
The act of "writing at least a word or two" covers taking notes, thinking about what you want to say, writing it, editing it,
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