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Old 11-Dec-2004, 12:37
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Which is correct:
1-Let's wait and see what he does tomorrow.
2-Let's wait and see what he'll do tomorrow.
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Old 11-Dec-2004, 21:50
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The first one is certainly correct. I am not so sure about the second one, but I would not feel comfortable using it. (Perhaps Cas will come by with a good explanation.)

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Old 11-Dec-2004, 23:17
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Which is correct:
1-Let's wait and see what he does tomorrow.
2-Let's wait and see what he'll do tomorrow.
Well, I agree with RonBee, and both seem fine to my ears. To me, the second one, modality 'will', expresses our concerns about his future intention: What will he do? Let's wait and see what he'll do.
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Got it! Thanks RonBee and Cas.
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Old 12-Dec-2004, 19:01
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Got it! Thanks RonBee and Cas.
You're quite welcome!

Cas does have a way of making things clear, doesn't she?

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Old 12-Dec-2004, 19:06
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She does indeed! But then, so do you RonBee!
It is always good to have two different viewpoints on the same issue. Cas is getting quite technical. I personally like that.
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Old 12-Dec-2004, 19:29
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I learn things from Cas all the time.

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I think you are being a bit modest, but I hope Cas will read this stuff!
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Which is correct:
1-Let's wait and see what he does tomorrow.
2-Let's wait and see what he'll do tomorrow.
Are you guys sure that 1) is the right one? I think both are incorrect.The reason is that the word "let's" refers to "let is or let has".
Am i right? Can anyone clear my doubt,by telling me whether I'm right?

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Old 13-Dec-2004, 10:25
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Are you guys sure that 1) is the right one? I think both are incorrect.The reason is that the word "let's" refers to "let is or let has".
Am i right? Can anyone clear my doubt,by telling me whether I'm right?
Welcome, Amy

Let's is short for Let us.

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