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Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either. #16 (permalink) Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:46 am   Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either.
 

Hi Amy,
Thanks a lot for your help (which is very clear :P)
Now can we go back to the matter of 'would' in present tense without an IF clause?

Why did you say:
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I'd say you have the right idea


instead of:
'I say/ will say you have the right idea'?
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Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either. #17 (permalink) Mon Aug 25, 2008 15:11 pm   Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either.
 

Hi Nessie

One reason to use "I'd say that... " is that it is a more tentative way to express an opinion. This tentativeness basically leaves the door open for other opinions, and basically acknowledges (in advance) the fact that there might be differing opinions. It sounds less absolute and therefore less dogmatic, and sounds more polite.

It can also be used to suggest that your opinion is based on the evidence at hand, but that there could be something you don't know about now that might possibly change your opinion.

"I'd say you have the right idea" => It is impossible for me to know every thought or idea that's in your head, but based on what I see and/or what you've told me, I think you understand.
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Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either. #18 (permalink) Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:43 am   Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either.
 

I find the first sentence is more correct than the the second one , so English language was found as easier language without difficulies, thats my opinion.....thanks
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Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either. #19 (permalink) Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:55 am   Don't you go either. vs Don't go you either.
 

please return to me the answer : when I copy those programs like the exercises to my flash then I open it again by my computer I find the term ( show your score ) which is written in the lower part of the page didnt act , I want to answer all questions in my home when I find the time .... thank you
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