Would + future
Dear teachers,
I have a question concerning the use of "will" and "would" when we are talking about something that is to happen in the future. For instance, in the following sentence, I am inclined to use "would" instead of "will": my reason for my choice of the modal verb is, the sentence in question is in the conditional. Am I right to say that?
"As I mentioned, when we complete chapter 6, we would have, in effect, completed the basic philosophy concerning life in...."
Thank you
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No, it is not "in the conditional". "As the priest said, when we go to heaven, we will meet St. Peter at the gates.
- No, it is not "in the conditional".
- "As the priest said, when we go to heaven, we will meet St.
- Peter at the gates.
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No, it is not "in the conditional".
"As the priest said, when we go to heaven, we will meet St. Peter at the gates.
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Where do you see the word "if" in that sentence fragment?
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