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Iris_es Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Would you help me with this sentence? Thanks
Hi,
Which word should I use for the following sentence.
If you touch that thing, your hand ____ be hurt.
a. would
b. could
c. will
d. may
e. might
Kindly provide some brief explianations for the right and wrong anwsers. Thank you.
Which word should I use for the following sentence.
If you touch that thing, your hand ____ be hurt.
a. would
b. could
c. will
d. may
e. might
Kindly provide some brief explianations for the right and wrong anwsers. Thank you.
Top answer
will
- will
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3 Answers
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a. would Ok. In this sentence it is used in auxiliary function in the conclusion of a conditional sentence to express a contingency or possibility <if he were coming, he would be here now
b. could Ok. If you touch that thing, your hand may be burned off but it just might be singed.
c. will Ok. If you touch that thing, your hand and arm will no longer be attached.
b. could Ok. If you touch that thing, your hand may be burned off but it just might be singed.
c. will Ok. If you touch that thing, your hand and arm will no longer be attached.
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I just noticed I didn't ask my question properly and you have provided me with all the possible answers. Thanks for your help!
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