Hi CJ
Can I use "would choose" and "would think" instead?
"If a person is very thrifty with money, would you describe him or her as economical or stingy? Though the trait is the same in each case, the word describing it has a different value judgment. The word you choose really depends upon what you think of the person."
Tara2 Can I use "would choose" and "would think" instead? "would choose" is possible, but not "would think". The choice of the word can be hypothetical.
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Tara2Can I use "would choose" and "would think" instead?
"would choose" is possible, but not "would think".
The choice of the word can be hypothetical. You can imagine which word you might choose. However, what you think of the person is anchored to reality. It has to be what you really think of the person, not what you imagine you might think of t