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Enchanted Posted 17 years ago
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Would

I was reading CNN, about the National day of Prayer.

Task Force Chairman Shirley Dobson said in a statement that she was disappointed in the "lack of participation" by the Obama administration, adding that "at this time in our country's history, we would hope our President would recognize more fully the importance of prayer."

How do you understand the 2 words would that is underscored.

thanks,

ench.
  

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The would in above clause expressing the possibility in future. It is less stronger than will.

  • The would in above clause expressing the possibility in future.
  • It is less stronger than will.
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The would in above clause expressing the possibility in future. It is less stronger than will.

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