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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Would/will
Would I sound odd if I used it?
Will I sound odd if I use it?
What's the difference between these? Thanks.
Will I sound odd if I use it?
What's the difference between these? Thanks.
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Would is very hypothetical in this case. "Would" reads to me like you are considering something which is fairly unlikely. "Will I" is more like you are likely to do so.
- Would is very hypothetical in this case.
- "Would" reads to me like you are considering something which is fairly unlikely.
- "Will I" is more like you are likely to do so.
- " Super quick explanation of only my interpretation - others would probably explain better.
- (I use would because it's not certain they will; if I knew someone would, I would say "others will".
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Would is very hypothetical in this case. "Would" reads to me like you are considering something which is fairly unlikely. "Will I" is more like you are likely to do so.
Some hurried examples -
"Would I be better off taking this train [if I go on this journey]?"
"Will my mother be offended if I eat with my mouth open [which I am wont to do]?"
Super quick explanation of on
Some hurried examples -
"Would I be better off taking this train [if I go on this journey]?"
"Will my mother be offended if I eat with my mouth open [which I am wont to do]?"
Super quick explanation of on
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