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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Would for past
I had a great time in the Greek Islands. We would rent a small boat and go fishing every day.
The above sentences come from Advanced Language Practice by Michael Vince. The key says that the second sentence should read
We rented a small boat and went fishing every day.
Why is it so?
The above sentences come from Advanced Language Practice by Michael Vince. The key says that the second sentence should read
We rented a small boat and went fishing every day.
Why is it so?
Top answer
The would in this case is something that sneaks into casual English, in place of "used to". I try to keep students from using it, because it is often confusing when dealing with conditional sentences. I think that your key is correct, but many people will disagree with me.
- The would in this case is something that sneaks into casual English, in place of "used to".
- I try to keep students from using it, because it is often confusing when dealing with conditional sentences.
- I think that your key is correct, but many people will disagree with me.
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The would in this case is something that sneaks into casual English, in place of "used to". I try to keep students from using it, because it is often confusing when dealing with conditional sentences. I think that your key is correct, but many people will disagree with me.
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