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Tenjing Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Would

Jack: Why would anybody want to hurt others?
Alex: Maybe because of .....
Is this question correct with 'would'?
  

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Yes and it is idiomatically common to use would in a situation where one is in search of an answer ? e. Why would a mother want to drive her van into the ocean with all her kids in side ?

— Grammarfreak

  • Yes and it is idiomatically common to use would in a situation where one is in search of an answer ?
  • e.
  • Why would a mother want to drive her van into the ocean with all her kids in side ?
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Yes and it is idiomatically common to use would in a situation where one is in search of an answer ? i.e. Why would a mother want to drive her van into the ocean with all her kids in side ?
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Thanks a lot. Could you check this one too, please?
Why would a leader get criticized? Is this sentence correct too?
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Yes it is grammatically correct. But its meaning may need further context to explain. My last explanation about the "mother" was such a shocking act to most people with conscience, therefore "why would.." was used as the act was against common sense, or moral.
tenjingWhy would a leader get criticized?
There is nothing shocking or puzzling with this question. Our
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