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Is 'would' or 'could' also possible in this sentence?
"I will be assisting some foreign buyers this week and I'm worried that I might use too many incorrect English expressions."
Can I use 'would' or 'could' instead of 'might' in this sentence?
Will the meaning of the sentence change if I use them?
29. März 2015 04:02
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If you use "could" in this sentence, it has basically the same meaning as "might." If you use "would," it seems a little strange. It might be better to replace "might" with "will."
29. März 2015
"Would" is past form and the sentence discusses a future event so that is definitely wrong. It even "sounds" completely wrong. "Could" might be a bit more complicated, but I'd say it sounds a bit off too. Will/might are preferable here IMHO.
30. März 2015
"I could do it." It's possible that I have done it.
"I would do it." I intend to do it, but something is stopping me.
"I should do it." It is correct, proper, in the best interest, etc, that I do it.
I would make too many mistakes. This implies a contrast, like in the sentence above. "It's likely that I will make too many mistakes." "I wanted to have foreign buyers over, but I was worried I would make too many mistakes."
29. März 2015
I don't know much about grammar, but to me, they don't sound right. 'Would' definitely sounds wrong. 'could' is possible, but still doesn't sound right.
29. März 2015
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