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Deepuji Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Harriet ought to be at home by now.
Is the above correct?
If not, then would this be right?
Harriet was to have been home by now.
Thank you
This was asked in my test yesterday.I said The first one was correct.
Is the above correct?
If not, then would this be right?
Harriet was to have been home by now.
Thank you
This was asked in my test yesterday.I said The first one was correct.
Top answer
Is the above correct? Yes. Harriet was to have been home by now.
- Is the above correct?
- Yes.
- Harriet was to have been home by now.
- Yes, that is OK, too.
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deepujiHarriet ought to be at home by now.Is the above correct?Yes.
deepujiwould this be right?Harriet was to have been home by now.Yes, that is OK, too.
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Thank you.
I have a question
1.He was to be home by now.
That means he was supposed to come home either before now or maybe by now?
2.He was to have been home by now.
That means he was supposed to have come by the time specified that means before that time not at that time.
Am I right?
Please tell me when do I use them?
If I say a day later then would
I have a question
1.He was to be home by now.
That means he was supposed to come home either before now or maybe by now?
2.He was to have been home by now.
That means he was supposed to have come by the time specified that means before that time not at that time.
Am I right?
Please tell me when do I use them?
If I say a day later then would
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deepuji1.He was to be home by now.That means he was supposed to come home either before now or maybe by now?Right.
deepuji2.He was to have been home by now.That means he was supposed to have come by the time specified that means before that time not at that time.Am I right?Yes.
deepujiPlease tell me
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