By Conditionals, Clauses

Thank you. You wrote:If the preposition is in the middle of the sentence, 'whom' would be necessary. To me using the word "seem" in a "would" clause seems very peculiar. Omiting the word "would" from the "would" clause also seems peculiar.To me,...

Hi,If you have an if-clause like the one below, does it have to be unreal and not real or some-extent doubtful?I used/wrote this sentence to ask a question:If the preposition was in the middle of the sentence, 'whom' seemed to be needed. I used this sentence as sort of the reverse of the...

I'm not sure what you would like me to comment on, so I'll offer some random remarks that may or may not touch on your concerns. Note, in particular, the so ... that ... structure in the original (It was so quiet that ... ) is a complicating factor.Secondly, the semi-modal have to in...

Thank you. I get confused as to what is the difference.part of your response: 2) John told Joe that the parrot .How can we distinguish if a sentence with 'would' is making a reference to a routine like your no. 2 or an implicit? or ellipted? conditional like your no.3?Also, how can we...

.The functions of "would" that you listed are not mutually exclusive. There may be ambiguity as to function. Context may remove some of the ambiguity in specific cases.CJ

Hi.Please take a look at these and answer some questions.a) John told Joe that the parrot would repeat every word it heard.What is the function of 'would' here?1) Past of 'will'2) To indicate a past routine, ie, what it does routinely in the past3) Conditional with an implicit...

they will remember to bring the salads. / ... In the conditional patterns, the if-clause has a different (adverbial) nature, and doesn't take will If they (*will) give me a refund, I'll spend it on a new shirt. (* = ungrammatical)-- unless there is emphasis on some benefit to the...

Your sentence is more polite and as a result much more frequent: 607 on "I would like for you to go" http://books.google.com/books?q=%22I+would+like+for+you+to+go%22&btnG=Search+Books 233 on "I'd like for you to go"...

Hi all,Thanks in advance for your help in answering this question. I'm trying to explain to a non-native English speaker that a certain usage is either incorrect or awkward, but I find myself unable to do so. At this point, I'm just confusing myself in trying to explain it.So her...

Hi,Please tell me if these what looks to be conditionals are correct.Would you please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend this seminar.I think CalifJim said something like the modal 'would' is possible in the if-clause, if you meant it as a sign of politeness....