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Which one is correct I think you would be a good teacher or I think you will be a good teacher?

Asked by moshtagh (7points) July 21st, 2012

Which one is grammatically correct I think you would be a good teacher or I think you will be a good teacher?
When do I use will or would? In the first, I use would and in the second I use will? Are two sentences different in terms of meaning?

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Pied_Pfeffer's avatar

Welcome to Fluther! Both statements are grammatically correct, although they imply different meanings.

“I think you would be a good teacher.” This statement implies that career advice is being given. “I think you will be a good teacher.” This statement implies that it is providing encouragement to someone who decided to pursue it, but has not yet started the training or a job in that field.

bkcunningham's avatar

You are using conditionals.

This will explain the proper usage:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/conditional2.htm

bookish1's avatar

The first sentence is in in the conditional tense, meaning a(n) hypothetical situation that has not occurred yet and might not occur; you are just speculating about it.
The second sentence is in the future tense, which implies that the situation will eventually occur.
Both are grammatically correct.

anartist's avatar

How about “I think you could be a good teacher”? Suggest ability rather than will.

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