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19 January
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English (US)
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"If the stock price were on the rise, you [should] invest in it immediately."
Can I use [should] in this sentence?
"If the stock price were on the rise, you [should] invest in it immediately."
Can I use [should] in this sentence?
Can I use [should] in this sentence?
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- English (US)
“If the stock price is on the rise, you should invest in it immediately.”
“were on the rise” says used to be on the rise but might not still be on the rise.
- Korean
Is the question sentence grammatically incorrect in any situations?
- English (US)
- English (US)
yes, it is grammatically correct. “were” is fine as it’s in a conditional statement. (e.i. if I were rich, I would buy a house).
Using “were” instead of “are” means you’re talking hypothetically (meaning, if we assume it is true). “Are” would work too, but in a different way, where you’re talking about the current situation.
- Korean
@picononoly
Aha then, what does this [should] mean in that question sentence?
Does it mean suggestion? or just expectation?
Aha then, what does this [should] mean in that question sentence?
Does it mean suggestion? or just expectation?
- English (US)
@hhoc2000 yes, “should” is used here for advice/a suggestion.
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