Anonymous Posted 16 years agoGrammar
Ellipted (?) if-clauses in questions?
Hi. I think it is normal for sentences (not questions) with the modal verb "would" with an ellipted (?) (implied?) if-clause.
eg,
Yes, I think it would be good for him to do that.
Is it common for questions to have similar structure? Do the following have ellipted (?) (implied?) if-clauses?
(in dialogue)
A: Do you think he would buy it for the holiday?
B: Yes, I think he would.
A: Why do you think he would do that?
B: I am not sure, but ...