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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
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wouldn't haev

I sat her down on a window ledge that looked reasonably like it wouldn't have an alarm

I don't quite understand what it means by "it wouldn't have an alarm". Literally, I interpret it as "it (the window ledge) will not set off alarm" but this interpretation doesn't make sense to me.

Please help. Thanks in advance.
  

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Some windows are connected to a burglar alarm system.

— Nona the brit

  • Some windows are connected to a burglar alarm system.
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Some windows are connected to a burglar alarm system.
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Shouldn't it be worded as "didn't have an alarm (system)" rather than "wouldn't" as "wouldn't" indicates future?
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It's ok in this context as he is not sure if it has an alarm system or not.
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Nona The BritIt's ok in this context as he is not sure if it has an alarm system or not.
Indeed:
looked reasonably like
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"would" is used to indicate possiblity.
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