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MFarooq Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Would
Hi,
Please,let me know the use of "would"according to grammar in the following sentences.
I would think that Masha would find it easier to relate to somebody who was more focused on competencies.I would not be surprised if she were early on,more focused on Dad.
Thanks
Please,let me know the use of "would"according to grammar in the following sentences.
I would think that Masha would find it easier to relate to somebody who was more focused on competencies.I would not be surprised if she were early on,more focused on Dad.
Thanks
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MFarooq I would think that 'would' is a hedge word here. It softens the claim, makes it less direct. I think that softens a claim, and adding 'would' softens it even more.
- MFarooq I would think that 'would' is a hedge word here.
- It softens the claim, makes it less direct.
- I think that softens a claim, and adding 'would' softens it even more.
- MFarooq Masha would find it easier The function here is the same as above.
- Masha finds it easier makes a direct claim.
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MFarooqI would think that'would' is a hedge word here. It softens the claim, makes it less direct.
I think that softens a claim, and adding 'would' softens it even more.
MFarooqMasha would find it easierThe function here is the same as above.
Masha finds it easier makes a direct claim.
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