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| We all know we should use "if + past tense , ~~ would~~" to form a second conditional sentence. However, I don’t know if I should always put past tense or “would” in the following sentences that are related to the hypothetical situation. For example: If I were the president, I would cut down the amount of tax. I always think tax is quite high in my country, so I (will/ would) definitely do it. In addition, as long as I (am/ were) the president, I (will/ would) treat education as my first priority. Thanks |
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| You're not president, so it's all hypothetical, so keep it in the second conditional. |
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I just try to make sure the meaning in your speech. Do you mean... If I were the president, I would cut down the amount of tax. I always think tax is quite high in my country, so I would definitely do it. In addition, as long as I were the president, I would treat education as my first priority. Right? With regards |
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| Right. |
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