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Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:44 am "Will" vs "Would"

Amy wrote:

Hi Greta

You've made a very good point, and I understand what you mean, however, I would differentiate the two test questions in a couple of ways. (I've given them the numbers 1 + 2 for easier reference

Hello Amy

Could you please tell me why would? Why not will?

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Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:27 am "Will" vs "Would"

. It is more polite. I would (if I were permitted to do so). . _________________ Canadian-American native speaker who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

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