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Old 02-Nov-2004, 15:38
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Talking Re: X mode

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Originally Posted by X Mode
Take a look at the sentences with "will". Which sentences might be certain predictions and which sentences might be announcements for plans? What do you think?
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/news-announcements/8001-forthcoming-forum-upgrade.html
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Originally Posted by Red5
We have recently purchased brand new forum software which will provide everyone here with a large number of new features and tools, and hopefully a more reliable and professional forum.
Announcements. ( But could be predictions as well.)


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Originally Posted by Red5
So that there will(1) be minimal disruption, everyone will(2) be able to log in as usual with their current member names and passwords, and all old messages and discussions will(3) have been imported into the new system.
1. Could be either one, predictions or announcements. Minimal disruption is unpredictable and who knows if the sofrware has its own mind.
2. Announcements
3. Announcements


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Originally Posted by Red5
TDOL and I will keep you all up to date with our progress when there is more news to report.
I hope it's not a prediction. <ggggggggggggggggg>





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