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[nautes20]

Hi,

I'd like to know the difference between the next sentences...

1. It's astonishing that she should say that sort of thing to you.
2. It's astonishing that she would say~~.
3. It's astonishing that she says / said that ~~.

Best regards...

[Tdol]

I think I'd be more likely to use the first if she were rude and the third if I thought she was lying. However, there isn't much difference IMO.

[Casiopea]

Hi,

I'd like to know the difference between the next sentences...

1. It's astonishing that she should say that sort of thing to you.
2. It's astonishing that she would say~~.
3. It's astonishing that she says / said that ~~.

Best regards...

To me,

1. obligation (should have to)
2. conditional (would . . . if, in that situation)
3a. 'says' present fact or habit
3b. 'said' past fact

[nautes20]

Thanks for your explanations...