...CORRECT USE OF THE WORD, WOULD? I HEAR IT USED...

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Question by KATE
Submitted on 1/24/2004
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WHAT IS THE CORRECT USE OF THE WORD, WOULD? I HEAR IT USED CONSTANTLY OVER THE LOUD SPEAKER IN REQUESTS FOR ANYTHING, BY TEMPORARILY IMPORTANT PEOPLE OR THOSE WHO WANT TO SOUND IMPORTANT. ALSO TOP LEADERS IN INSTITUTIONS USE IT TO DIRECT UNDERLINGS. IS IT CORRECT TO SAY ,"I WOULD HAVE YOU DO THIS..." AND NOT FOLLOW IT WITH BUT OR IF?

Answer by Aglu m. Cayetano
Submitted on 4/18/2005
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will if it happens in the past and would if it never happen in the past

Answer by Pattie
Submitted on 4/12/2007
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I need to know the correct use of the word you or your in this sentence. I appreciate both of your taking the time to write to me expressing your concerns. OR I appreciate both of you taking the time to write to me expressing your concerns.

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