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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Would

A: I am going to ask Jack. I think he would know hoe to log into that website.
B: I am going to call Jack. I think he would know hoe to log into that website.

Both correct with the context? If not, what would be the reason? Thank you.
  

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I suppose you mean 'how'. Anonymous Both correct with the context? You have no context which would make either 'ask' or 'call' wrong.

— Mister Micawber

  • I suppose you mean 'how'.
  • Anonymous Both correct with the context?
  • You have no context which would make either 'ask' or 'call' wrong.
  • We are often calling people to ask them a question.
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I suppose you mean 'how'.
AnonymousBoth correct with the context?
You have no context which would make either 'ask' or 'call' wrong. We are often calling people to ask them a question.
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Mister MicawberI suppose you mean 'how'.AnonymousBoth correct with the context?You have no context which would make either 'ask' or 'call' wrong. We are often calling people to ask them a question.
Let me rewrite again.

A: I don't know how to log into that website. I am going to ask Jack if he knows about it. I think he would know. Correct?

B
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Yes, but I don't see how you can compare the two sentences.
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Mister MicawberYes, but I don't see how you can compare the two sentences.
I was thinking will should be used in semtence A and would in semtence B. Both sentences are correct with would?
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AnonymousBoth sentences are correct with would?
Yes, of course; the choice of verb (call, ask) is irrelevant. You still haven't explained why you think the two verbs are so different in their applications.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousBoth sentences are correct with would?Yes, of course; the choice of verb (call, ask) is irrelevant. You still haven't explained why you think the two verbs are so different in their applications.
Because in the first sentence, I am going to ask him if he knows and in the second sentence, I am just going to call him not asking for sure.
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AnonymousA: I don't know how to log into that website. I am going to ask Jack if he knows about it. I think he would know. Correct?B: I don't know how to log into that website. I am going to call Jack. I think he would know. Correct?
The only difference between the two is that you are going to telephone him for help in the second. You are not necessarily going
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If would in the sentences are correct, what would be the implied if clause? Thank you.
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fivejedjon AnonymousA: I don't know how to log into that website. I am going to ask Jack if he knows about it. I think he would know. Correct?B: I don't know how to log into that website. I am going to call Jack. I think he would know. Correct?The only difference between the two is that you are going to telephone him for help in the second. You are not necessarily going t
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Would you mind helping me, Califjim? You explanations are more detailed.
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