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www0935
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 Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:12 pm Post subject: A question of subjunctive mood |
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The following is my another question:
If it should rain tomorrow, the picnic __________.
(A) might delay (B) will be delayed
(C) should be delayed (D) would be delayed
The answer is (D), but how about (B)? Is there any difference?
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educe22
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| Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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"Should" and "will" "be delayed" are stronger and therefore inappropriate.
On the other hand, to me, "would" implies that the weather tomorrow is unknown and pairs well with "If it should" and the less stronger "would" is more appropriate as opposed to the mandatory nature of "should" and "will".
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asterix
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:57 am Post subject: |
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| It's a hypothetical situation that requires the subjunctive mood. D. is correct. |
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