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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
A few grammar questions
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a few grammar questions.
1.
Is it right to say
"I didn't do as well as I hoped" or is it "I didn't do as well as I'd hoped."
Which one is right and what's the difference?
2.
Is everyone singular or plural?
Is it right to say "Everyone is here" ?
3.
When using 'were' as a subjunctive, does it refer to past possibility or only future?
For example, is this line correct?
If it were raining, you should have been at home.
4.
When referring to the future in this sentence:
"By then, I'd have a lot of money saved up."
Is it okay to use 'would' or should I use 'will'?
5.
"I would have known if he was up to no good."
"I would know if he's up to no good."
I want to indicate that right now and before, there was no doubt that this guy was up to no good and I would have been aware of it all along. Are the above two sentences both correct ways to express it?
Thank you for your patience and help, teachers!!
1.
Is it right to say
"I didn't do as well as I hoped" or is it "I didn't do as well as I'd hoped."
Which one is right and what's the difference?
2.
Is everyone singular or plural?
Is it right to say "Everyone is here" ?
3.
When using 'were' as a subjunctive, does it refer to past possibility or only future?
For example, is this line correct?
If it were raining, you should have been at home.
4.
When referring to the future in this sentence:
"By then, I'd have a lot of money saved up."
Is it okay to use 'would' or should I use 'will'?
5.
"I would have known if he was up to no good."
"I would know if he's up to no good."
I want to indicate that right now and before, there was no doubt that this guy was up to no good and I would have been aware of it all along. Are the above two sentences both correct ways to express it?
Thank you for your patience and help, teachers!!
Top answer
1. I'd (I had) hoped [this action takes place before your "doing". 2.
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- I'd (I had) hoped [this action takes place before your "doing".
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- All are here, but everyone is here.
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1. I'd (I had) hoped [this action takes place before your "doing".
2. All are here, but everyone is here.
3. If it were raining, you would be at home.
If it had been raining, you should have been at home.
4. By then I will have a lot of money...I will haved saved up....
5. I would have known if he had been up to no good. OR ...i
2. All are here, but everyone is here.
3. If it were raining, you would be at home.
If it had been raining, you should have been at home.
4. By then I will have a lot of money...I will haved saved up....
5. I would have known if he had been up to no good. OR ...i
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1.
Is it right to say
"I didn't do as well as I hoped" Fine. or is it "I didn't do as well as I'd hoped." Also fine.
Which one is right and what's the difference?
2.
Is everyone singular or plural? Singular.
Is it right to sa
Is it right to say
"I didn't do as well as I hoped" Fine. or is it "I didn't do as well as I'd hoped." Also fine.
Which one is right and what's the difference?
2.
Is everyone singular or plural? Singular.
Is it right to sa
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