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Will OR Would ?

by saurabhmahajan » Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:55 am
which looks correct ?

If i wait around any longer,I will lose my patience.
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If i wait around any longer,I would lose my patience.
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by hardik.jadeja » Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:20 am
The first one is correct.

If i wait around any longer, I will lose my patience.

Use will when the if-clause is written in present tense.
Use would when the if-clause is written in past tense.
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by viju9162 » Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:28 am
You can as well refer to this link to know more about " WILL/WOULD"

https://www.beatthegmat.com/papgust-s-gm ... 0-105.html

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