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Bamtori Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Would, insisting?
Would anyone please explain the use of "would" in here?
"It really amazes me that you would waste precious time worrying about proper procedures when a serial killer is on the loose."
The would here means insisting, I guess. Then why is it in the past tense form? Please help! Thanks!!!
"It really amazes me that you would waste precious time worrying about proper procedures when a serial killer is on the loose."
The would here means insisting, I guess. Then why is it in the past tense form? Please help! Thanks!!!
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It is a polite form of 'will', I think. '
- It is a polite form of 'will', I think.
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It is a polite form of 'will', I think. In any case, the past would be 'It really amazed me that you would have wasted precious time ...when a serial killer was...'
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