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Alc24 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Would best do something VS Had best do something

Which would you say? I couldn't find an explanation.

- He had best not do that.
- He would best not do that.

and which would you say?

- Would there be difference if there was a light in here or not.
- What difference would there be if there was a light in here or not.

Thank you
  

Top answer

- He had best not do that. -- OK. - He would best not do that.

— Mr Wordy

  • - He had best not do that.
  • -- OK.
  • - He would best not do that.
  • -- No.
  • - Would there be a / any difference if there was a light in here or not ?
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- He had best not do that. -- OK.

- He would best not do that. -- No.

- Would there be a/any difference if there was a light in here or not? -- Some people might prefer "if there were".

- What difference would there be if there was a light in here or not?
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