Questions tagged [will-would]
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It'd be an adventure!
In the trailer of "First man", there is a conversation between Neil and his wife:
Neil: Are you sure?
Janet: Yes, it'd be an adventure.
I guess, they are making a decision to allow Neil for the voyage to the moon. I wonder why she used "would"…
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Usage of will/would
The usage of will/would - The correct option is will. I am unable to understand that why we shouldn't use "would" as this is a prediction being made and is not not a certain event that will surely take place in future.
A wildlife expert predicts…
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Would/will be, Would/will have to be
Difference between
1.Would be.
2.Would have to be.
3.Will be.
4.Will have to be.
I need a deep explanation with examples.
Naveen
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Difference between 'will' and 'would'
The following is an excerpt from a newspaper.
In situations where the father has not exhibited any concern for his
offspring giving him legal recognition would be an exercise in
futility.
Why does the author use would and not will?
TeamA1
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both "will" "would" in one sentence
From a BBC article:
The rise comes as Russia said it would will resume shipments of natural gas to Ukraine after Kiev makes its first payment for previous supplies next week.
Would and will both together? Is this a typo, or some kind of a verb…
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Proper Use of Would
I'm writing a memoir about some of my life. I'm at the first editing stage. I've found that I have used many "woulds." For instance, "After cooking our dinner we would remove the middle seat where Chris, Tim, Ray and Eli could sleep." I rather like…
Bill C
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Using could and would for past tense
I try to learn English more by watching English movies rather than anything else.
I was watching the movie Shazam (2019). At 01:27:05 when the boy meets his biological mother. The mother says "I realized that they could do a better job taking care…
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Would or will - in a somewhat hypothetical situation
At (my old company) I made translations on a daily basis. Thus, my experience in
translation will help me to ensure timely provision of translated materials.
This is from a cover letter I'm sending. Since getting this job (and the second…
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Will or would in a speculation
I am a little unclear about the usage of will or would under these scenarios.
Will it get wet in the rain?
or
Would it get wet in the rain?
Will food go through?
or
Would food go through?
How will my clothes look under it?
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the use of will find/have or would find/have are the same or they have different meanings in the below sentences?
I am trying to say traveling brings opportunities to develop different skills. Which one is correct? Traveling is good...
People would have/find the opportunity to develop ...
People will have/find the opportunity to develop ..
Mojtaba
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would not vs won't
I was wondering which form of sentence is correct?
1)I'm going to be so disappointed if he won't receive a reward tomorrow.
2)I'm going to be so disappointed if he wouldn't receive a reward tomorrow.
In this situation, I'm talking about willing…
Mag
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What's the difference between "won't" and "wouldn't"?
What's the difference between "I won't blame you" and "I wouldn't blame you"?
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Is this correct: "Would it drop below 21 degrees today?"
Or should it be "will" instead of "would"?
(Please explain why each is correct/wrong.)
user20311
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