Poll: If she had more time, she ____ go away for a while.

If she had more time, she ____ go away for a while.

could
should
would
All of them are correct.

Votes: 304
Comments: 2
Added: June 2004

 

Comments:

clara88 - 22nd June 2006 23:59
Nothing...
 
Bob - 13th June 2009 04:22
There is something missing with 'should' that I cannot place my finger on.

The other two are equally possible but I prefer 'could' because it is a statement of fact where 'would' is indirect and unattributed.

Maybe she would whittle marshmallow sticks and play Tetris with the added time instead.
 
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