Hi,
I have some sentences:
Would you mind if I closed the window?
No, that would be fine. (a)
Would you mind closing the window?
Not at all. I would be glad to. (b)
“Would” in (a) and (b) means……………Why “would” but not “is” or “am”?
Alandro
Hi,
How can you use: “is” or “am”
in your examples?
Alan
Why not: That’s fine.
I am glad to.
But: That would be fine.
I would glad to.
“Would” in (1) , (2) means…
Alandro
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Would is used in polite language. The questions were asked politely (using would). And the responses simply reflect and continue the same degree of politeness (i.e., they also use would).
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The same with “I say that you’re right” and “I’d say that you’re right”?
Alandro
Hi,
In your example the use of would is putative in tone.
Alan