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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. |
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.)  |
11-Dec-2004, 23:17
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Originally Posted by navi t 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. |
12-Dec-2004, 13:43
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Got it! Thanks RonBee and Cas. |
12-Dec-2004, 19:01
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Originally Posted by navi tasan Got it! Thanks RonBee and Cas. | You're quite welcome! 
Cas does have a way of making things clear, doesn't she? |
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. |
12-Dec-2004, 19:29
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I learn things from Cas all the time. |
12-Dec-2004, 20:57
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I think you are being a bit modest, but I hope Cas will read this stuff! |
13-Dec-2004, 07:53
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Originally Posted by navi t 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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Originally Posted by Amy 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.  | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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