Mr. X
Junior Member
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- Jun 24, 2010
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Nepali
- Home Country
- Pakistan
- Current Location
- India
Hello,
I am wondering whether would can be used in place of did not in past narrative.
For example: They would admit neither X nor Y. He tried to make her understand, but she would not listen.
In both cases, simple past can be used without would such as: they admitted neither x nor y or she did not listen. But I am wondering whether 'would' can be used in this way.
Edit:
Another question on would in past narrative: X was perhaps the event which would trigger world war. (is would here the same as 'was to'?).
Mr. X
I am wondering whether would can be used in place of did not in past narrative.
For example: They would admit neither X nor Y. He tried to make her understand, but she would not listen.
In both cases, simple past can be used without would such as: they admitted neither x nor y or she did not listen. But I am wondering whether 'would' can be used in this way.
Edit:
Another question on would in past narrative: X was perhaps the event which would trigger world war. (is would here the same as 'was to'?).
Mr. X
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