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LeGion12359 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Would/ Will

Tom pointed his hand towards the blackboard and said, "which one is correct?"
Paul: I would say option no 2.
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Paul: I will say option no 2.
What are 'would' and 'will' representing there?
  

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LeGion12359 What are 'would' and 'will' representing there? Intention.

— Mister Micawber

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LeGion12359What are 'would' and 'will' representing there?
Intention.
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LeGion12359 Tom pointed his hand towards the blackboard and said, "which one is correct?"Paul: I would say option no 2.orPaul: I will say option no 2.What are 'would' and 'will' representing there?
...said, "Which one is correct?"
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Mister MicawberIntention.
Alright. Do both imply exactly the same meaning there?
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LeGion12359Do both imply exactly the same meaning there?
No.
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Mister MicawberNo.
What's the difference then? Does 'would' show a guess, and 'will' show a certainty there?
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LeGion12359What's the difference then? Does 'would' show a guess, and 'will' show a certainty there?
There is no certainty about the future, but let's say that 'will' shows more assurance than 'would'.
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