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In an expression of wish, desires, containing 'If' and 'had', should 'would have' necessarily come after that or simply 'would' would do fine?
Unicorn Meta Zoo #1: Why another podcast?
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar ManaraProper use of “would” and “had”“Would” vs. “will”?How many legitimate uses of “could of” / “would of” / “should of” are there?I'd prefer that + [present/past] subjunctiveIs this usage of 'would' correct?Might or Would?Using of (would)I would prefer + (to infinitive) + rather than + (bare infinitive) or (to infinitive)?Should have/Would have - simple problemThe position of ‘constantly’ in “would be being used”
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Are both of these correct?
"If I had to choose one, I would have to say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
"If I had to choose one, I would say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
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Are both of these correct?
"If I had to choose one, I would have to say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
"If I had to choose one, I would say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
would
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If I had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean — Lyle Lovett, If I Had a Boat
– Ian MacDonald
Oct 26 '18 at 17:06
And if I had a pony, I’d ride him on my boat...
– Jim
Dec 25 '18 at 18:10
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Are both of these correct?
"If I had to choose one, I would have to say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
"If I had to choose one, I would say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
would
edited Jun 27 '18 at 9:15
Kris
33k641124
asked Jun 27 '18 at 8:47
Rahul DwivediRahul Dwivedi
1
Are both of these correct?
"If I had to choose one, I would have to say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
"If I had to choose one, I would say it's red that I prefer the most among all the colours."
would
would
edited Jun 27 '18 at 9:15
Kris
33k641124
asked Jun 27 '18 at 8:47
Rahul DwivediRahul Dwivedi
1
edited Jun 27 '18 at 9:15
Kris
33k641124
asked Jun 27 '18 at 8:47
Rahul DwivediRahul Dwivedi
1
edited Jun 27 '18 at 9:15
Kris
33k641124
edited Jun 27 '18 at 9:15
Kris
33k641124
edited Jun 27 '18 at 9:15
Kris
33k641124
33k641124
asked Jun 27 '18 at 8:47
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asked Jun 27 '18 at 8:47
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asked Jun 27 '18 at 8:47
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If I had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean — Lyle Lovett, If I Had a Boat
– Ian MacDonald
Oct 26 '18 at 17:06
And if I had a pony, I’d ride him on my boat...
– Jim
Dec 25 '18 at 18:10
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If I had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean — Lyle Lovett, If I Had a Boat
– Ian MacDonald
Oct 26 '18 at 17:06
And if I had a pony, I’d ride him on my boat...
– Jim
Dec 25 '18 at 18:10
1
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If I had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean — Lyle Lovett, If I Had a Boat
– Ian MacDonald
Oct 26 '18 at 17:06
If I had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean — Lyle Lovett, If I Had a Boat
– Ian MacDonald
Oct 26 '18 at 17:06
And if I had a pony, I’d ride him on my boat...
– Jim
Dec 25 '18 at 18:10
And if I had a pony, I’d ride him on my boat...
– Jim
Dec 25 '18 at 18:10
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Both are correct. The first has more of a obligated tone to it, because of the 'have to', and the second simply talks about what action you would take, but both mean the same thing.
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Both are correct. The first has more of a obligated tone to it, because of the 'have to', and the second simply talks about what action you would take, but both mean the same thing.
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Both are correct. The first has more of a obligated tone to it, because of the 'have to', and the second simply talks about what action you would take, but both mean the same thing.
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Both are correct. The first has more of a obligated tone to it, because of the 'have to', and the second simply talks about what action you would take, but both mean the same thing.
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Both are correct. The first has more of a obligated tone to it, because of the 'have to', and the second simply talks about what action you would take, but both mean the same thing.
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If I had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean — Lyle Lovett, If I Had a Boat
– Ian MacDonald
Oct 26 '18 at 17:06
And if I had a pony, I’d ride him on my boat...
– Jim
Dec 25 '18 at 18:10