usage of WOULD
Hi,

I know there are a lot usages of WOULD. some of them kinda like nuance.

I just wanted to know the use from

HOW MUCH WOULD that cost? oftentimes , I saw would followed HOW , what, when why///

How much does that cost? nuance of these both?

thanks

Danny

Question

usage of WOULD
Hi,

I know there are a lot usages of WOULD.    some of them kinda like nuance.

I just wanted to know the use from

HOW MUCH WOULD that cost?   oftentimes , I saw would followed   HOW , what, when why///

How much does that cost?   nuance of these both?

thanks

Danny

Answer

'How much would that cost' is using the conditional mood.
It is like saying, 'What is the cost, IF I buy it.'

With 'How much does that cost' there is no conditional mood or suggestion I may buy it. I simply want to know the cost.

Answer

"How much would that cost if I bought it?"
or
"How much does it cost, because I am buying it now?".
Both are correct.
"Would" is used with a subjunctive mood.

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