Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Would
Alex: where is jack?
Mac: he would be working in his office now.
How does would actually work here?
Mac: he would be working in his office now.
How does would actually work here?
Top answer
Anonymous How does would actually work here? It works as an indication of assured habit.
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AnonymousHow does would actually work here?It works as an indication of assured habit.
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AnonymousHe would be working in his office now. How does would actually work here?The implied condition is something like "supposing/if he is following his usual routine", so the speaker is showing a very strong expectation that Jack is actually working in his office now even though he doesn't have enough hard evide
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