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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Would

Dear Group,

Can somebody advise me as to when I should use "would" and "will". I know that "would" is used as simple past tense for "will" and also in making suggestions. But, in what other circumstances one should use "would' instead of "will".

I would appreciate it, if someone could comment on this.

Thank you.

Regards,

Jeeva
  

Top answer

Hello Jeeva, Would shows that there is a condition, or at least uncertainty, associated with it. I would be happier if I had a million dollars. I would appreciate if you would answer me.

— BarbaraPA

  • Hello Jeeva, Would shows that there is a condition, or at least uncertainty, associated with it.
  • I would be happier if I had a million dollars.
  • I would appreciate if you would answer me.
  • She would lose more weight on her diet if she also excercised.
  • Will indicates that you are fairly certain that it will happen.
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Hello Jeeva,

Would shows that there is a condition, or at least uncertainty, associated with it.

I would be happier if I had a million dollars.

I would appreciate if you would answer me.

She would lose more weight on her diet if she also excercised.

Will indicates that you are fairly certain that it will happen.

I will be happy wh
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I've been doing alot of reading on this particular thing (modal) but till to-date it still confuses me, anyway your explanation was explicit - thank you.

By the way if you have more information on this please forward, once again thank you.

Regards,

Jeeva
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