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10 May 2014
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English (US)
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Simplified Chinese (China)
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French (France)
Question about English (US)
"This story isn't the kind of story that would arouse a woman."
Why should I use "would"? Please tell me the reason or give me some examples.
"This story isn't the kind of story that would arouse a woman."
Why should I use "would"? Please tell me the reason or give me some examples.
Why should I use "would"? Please tell me the reason or give me some examples.
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You could also use "could" in this sentence instead of "would" and still be correct. In this sentence "would" means something you think will happen.
If you're confused on the use of "would" vs "could" or "can," see this link:
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/qa/could-can-...
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