Are these sentences correct?

CalifJim

anonymousAre you saying all of these verbs have something common and that is that they take “that clause”?

Yes.

anonymousAnd any verb that take “that clause” can be used in this sentence structure?

Any verb that makes sense in the context and takes a content clause can be used. 'denied' takes a content clause, but it doesn't make sense:

I called him at 6pm because I denied he would’ve got home by then.

CJ

Good afternoon, CJ. Please help me with the sentences and questions below. I have some minor confusion on the sentences. I know I have got these sentences checked before but I promise you that they are not repeated questions.

A: I called Jake yesterday at 6pm because I thought he would’ve got home and he was home when I called.

B: I called Jake yesterday at 6pm because I thought he would’ve got home by then and he was home when I called.

My question are:

Is sentence A above correct? Does sentence A above have an implied meaning of “by then” without explicitly saying it? Basically, are sentences A and B above the same? Or do I have to explicitly say “by then’ in sentence A even to make the sentence correct?

A: I thought he would’ve figured it out but he hasn’t.

B: I thought he would’ve figured it out by now but he hasn’t.

My questions are:

Is sentence A correct? Does sentence A above have an implied meaning of “by now”? Or do I have to explicitly say “by now” in sentence A? Are sentences A and B the same?