...the traffic is totally jammed/blocked...

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	Jackson6612  #441371  Sun, 11 Nov 07 02:10 PM Is the following text correct? Person A: Where are you? I have been waiting for you for the last two hours. Person B: I'm so sorry. Well, um, I'm near to Jackson Square and the traffic is totally jammed/blocked. But now it's clearing up and I would be there in a couple of minutes.    Jackson6612 Joined on Wed, Dec 27 2006 Senior Member (2,952) NOTE: When you reply to my post, please look for mistakes in grammar, syntax or punctuation, and let me know of any suggestions you have. Thank you.

	Mister Micawber  #441375  Sun, 11 Nov 07 02:18 PM Fine.    Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member (21,224) 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	Yoong Liat  #441438  Sun, 11 Nov 07 04:57 PM Hi Micawber Person B: I'm so sorry. Well, um, I'm near to Jackson Square and the traffic is totally jammed/blocked. But now it's clearing up and I would be there in a couple of minutes. Should I use 'will' instead of 'would' and, if  so, is there a difference in meaning?    Yoong Liat Joined on Mon, Sep 4 2006 Singapore Veteran Member (6,010) Yoong Liat

	Grammar Geek  #441453  Sun, 11 Nov 07 05:48 PM Actually, I would use "should." I should be there - based on what I see now. I will be there - I feel quite certain. I would be there - not quite grammatical in this sentence. (I suspect that Mr. M missed that, as I did the first time through, with the red letters taking my focus.)    Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Pennsylvania, USA Veteran Member (15,590) Barbara, who answers in American English.

	Mister Micawber  #441638  Mon, 12 Nov 07 07:53 AM Yes, I agree with GG. I would be there in a couple of minutes (if...?).-- What is the improbable hypothesis, Jackson? And I also missed (X) near to-- it should read I'm near Jackson Square.    Mister Micawber