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"Will" vs "Would"



 
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"Will" vs "Would" #1 (permalink) 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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"Will" vs "Would" #2 (permalink) Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:27 am   "Will" vs "Would"
 

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It is more polite. I would (if I were permitted to do so).
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