[Grammar] will vs would

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Hi, kindly state the difference between the following sentences:
What would be better for me?
What will be better for me?
thanks.
 
They're both correct in the right context. What do you think the difference(s) might be?
 
Well, I want to know that, what expression 'will' and 'would' giving in both the sentences?
 
I didn't ask you to repeat your question using different words. I asked you to tell us what you think the different meanings are.
 
According to my limited knowledge, the first sentence states the 'past tense' while the second one states the 'future tense', isn't that?
 
No. Why do you think that "What would be ...?" is the past tense?
 
That might have something to do with the fact that would is often referred to as the past of will, which is a widespread misunderstanding.
 
Could u spoon-feed me in this regard, why it is not?
 
Could you spoon-feed me in this regard - why it is not?

"What would have been better for me?" = past.

Please use full standard English words on the forum. "u" is not a word.
 
Thanks. Could you provide some examples of 'would' that indicate the present?
 
Thanks. Could you provide some examples of 'would' that indicate the present?
This is very basic grammar, Eagle. Look up the conditional tense in your grammar books or online.
Since you want spoon-feeding, start here:
grammar - Correct use of will & would? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Then you can search for "will would". There many good pages.
"I would not like to have to spoon-feed too many posters" - There's a sentence with 'would' in the present. 'Would' is more complicated than 'will' since there are arguably more possible meanings.
 
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