A reduction in the number of cars will mean a reduction in pollution.
A reduction in the number of cars would mean a reduction in pollution.
which one is correct? why?
"Will" or "Would"?
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Re: "Will" or "Would"?
If they're used to describe hypotheses or beliefs, the difference in meaning is that the first option is used when what we're talking about is certain or likely to happen; the second one is an assumption or imagination of a situation
Try constructing a conditional for each sentence (sort of):
1. A reduction in the number of cars will mean a reduction in pollution (if we do that) - 1st Conditional
2. A reduction in the number of cars would mean a reduction in pollution (if we did that) - 2nd Conditional
Combining this with the rules of using each Conditional, you should get it
Another example:
1. "It would be awesome to be the main character in this new movie!" - you are not featured in it, so you're just thinking how cool it would be
2. "It will be awesome to be the main character in this new movie!" - you are officially featured in it, and express your certainty about how cool it will be
Since I'm not a native, make allowance for all this...
Try constructing a conditional for each sentence (sort of):
1. A reduction in the number of cars will mean a reduction in pollution (if we do that) - 1st Conditional
2. A reduction in the number of cars would mean a reduction in pollution (if we did that) - 2nd Conditional
Combining this with the rules of using each Conditional, you should get it
Another example:
1. "It would be awesome to be the main character in this new movie!" - you are not featured in it, so you're just thinking how cool it would be
2. "It will be awesome to be the main character in this new movie!" - you are officially featured in it, and express your certainty about how cool it will be
Since I'm not a native, make allowance for all this...