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\r\n\r\n\u201cWill\u201d suggests strong probability or future likelihood. \u201cWould\u201d implies the same, but is typically used when the probability is more hypothetical.\r\n
Eventually these sediments will be deposited on a sea floor. (\u201cWill\u201d expresses strong probability and future likelihood.)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAt still higher temperatures, the radiation would probably become stronger. (\u201cWould\u201d suggests hypothetical probability.)<\/blockquote>\r\nBe especially careful not to overuse \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cwould,\u201d in particular when affirming facts. Some writers habitually compose sentences such as \u201cA comparison of MWD logs and wire line logs would be difficult because they will operate in different environments.\u201d In a revised version of this sentence, the writer should eliminate \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cwould,\u201d simply affirming the fact that she knows to be true: \u201cA comparison of MWD logs and wire line logs is difficult because they operate in different environments.\u201d\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\u201cWill\u201d suggests strong probability or future likelihood. \u201cWould\u201d implies the same, but is typically used when the probability is more hypothetical.<\/p>\n

Eventually these sediments will be deposited on a sea floor. (\u201cWill\u201d expresses strong probability and future likelihood.)<\/p>\n

At still higher temperatures, the radiation would probably become stronger. (\u201cWould\u201d suggests hypothetical probability.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Be especially careful not to overuse \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cwould,\u201d in particular when affirming facts. Some writers habitually compose sentences such as \u201cA comparison of MWD logs and wire line logs would be difficult because they will operate in different environments.\u201d In a revised version of this sentence, the writer should eliminate \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cwould,\u201d simply affirming the fact that she knows to be true: \u201cA comparison of MWD logs and wire line logs is difficult because they operate in different environments.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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