will vs would

[snowwhiteY2K]

Hello

I would like to know the basic difference between the usage of these two words:will and would.

I don't understand when to use will and when to use would.

Example: Will brand Priyanka work for her brother?

Can we use 'would' in the above sentence?


Thanks.

 

[billmcd]

Hello

I would like to know the basic difference between the usage of these two words:will and would.

I don't understand when to use will and when to use would.

Example: Will brand Priyanka work for her brother?

Can we use 'would' in the above sentence?


Thanks.

First, I don't understand your use of "brand", unless Priyanka is the name of a product, but in your example, the use of "would" suggests that there is some perceived condition that might influence the decision/response to work. Whereas, the use of "will" would expect a simple "yes" or "no" response.

 

[shannico]

Hello

I would like to know the basic difference between the usage of these two words:will and would.

I don't understand when to use will and when to use would.

Example: Will [STRIKE]brand[/STRIKE] Priyanka work for her brother? (you are wondering: is she willing to do so?)

Would she work for her brother? (If he paid her good money - hypothetical condition)


Thanks.

Hope it helps.

 

[bhaisahab]

Have a look here: Will brand Priyanka work for the party and her brother? - Times Of India
(Would doesn't work in this context, snowwhiteY2K.

 

[snowwhiteY2K]

So that means, we start our question with 'would' only when some condition is attached to it.

Am i right?


Thanks

 

[bhaisahab]

So that means, we start our question with 'would' only when some condition is attached to it.

Am I right?


Thanks

Yes.

 

[5jj]

So that means, we start our question with 'would' only when some condition is attached to it.

The condition may be implied: Would you like drink (if I offered you one)?

 

[snowwhiteY2K]

Doubts:


As it has been said,we use 'would' in questions when some condition is attached to it.

Here are some of the examples, where I don't see any condition or any hypothetical situation,but still 'would' is used here.
I might be wrong in saying that.
May be some condition is there and I am not able to figure it out.

examples:
Why would someone do that?
Why would I think that?
How would i know?

Great confusion.:-?

Thanks.

 

[shannico]

So that means, we start our question with 'would' only when some condition is attached to it.

Am i right?


Thanks

And also when you would like to make a polite offer/request:
Would you like some tea?
Would you mind opening the window?
Would you care for some cake?
Hope it helps.

 

[snowwhiteY2K]

And also when you would like to make a polite offer/request:
Would you like some tea?
Would you mind opening the window?
Would you care for some cake?
Hope it helps.

And i have seen some of the sentences where there is no condition but an element of uncertainty is there,then also we use would.

 

[shannico]

Would may be referred to as a conditional, which is normally used to
1.-express a condition
2.-make polite offers and requests
3.-express doubt.

1. Would you work for Pete if he paid you well.
2. Would you like some coffee?
3. Would I call her again after the way she acted the other day?

Now, there is also a condition though behind each sentence

1. is fairly clear.
2...if I offered you some.
3...if I was given a chance/if I was you/etc..

And if you think carefully about your examples there may be a condition behind each one of them.

PLUS...

Would, like will, is used to express willingness to do something. For instance

Will- willingness in a present/future situation
I've been trying to get in contact but my phone won't work.
She won't answer the phone.
The door won't open.
I'll get the door!! (sudden decision/willingness)

Would- willingness in the past.
I tried to get in contact yesterday but I couldn't. My phone wouldn't work.
When I lived with Lisa we used to argue all the time because she would never answer the phone.
I tried to get out of the car but the door wouldn't open.
My granny would tell me the nicest bedtime stories when I was small (in this case it may be regarded as a habit in the past)


Hope it's clear and I haven't confused you any further...

 

[snowwhiteY2K]

Would may referred to as a conditional, which is normally used to
1.-express a condition
2.-make polite offers and requests
3.-express doubt.

1. Would you work for Pete if he paid you well.
2. Would you like some coffee?
3. Would I call her again after the way she acted the other day?

Now, there is also a condition though behind each sentence

1. is fairly clear.
2...if I offered you some.
3...if I was given a chance/if I was you/etc..

And if you think carefully about your examples there may be a condition behind each one of them.

PLUS...

Would, like will, is used to express willingness to do something. For instance

Will- willingness in a present/future situation
I've been trying to get in contact but my phone won't work.
She won't answer the phone.
The door won't open.
I'll get the door!! (sudden decision/willingness)

Would- willingness in the past.
I tried to get in contact yesterday but I couldn't. My phone wouldn't work.
When I lived with Lisa we used to argue all the time because she would never answer the phone.
I tried to get out of the car but the door wouldn't open.
My granny would tell me the nicest bedtime stories when I was small (in this case it may be regarded as a habit in the past)


Hope it's clear and I haven't confused you any further...

Wow..Great explanation!
Thanks a ton.