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George the platypus Posted 10 years ago
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Become vs Became

In today's world, Edward Farnis would have probably (become/became) a professional track runner.

I was taught that when the word "have" is present, "become" is the one to use. Is this rule always applicable even when the sentence is a hypothetical one?
  

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Yes.

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George the platypus In today's world, Edward Farnis would have probably (become/became) would probably have become a professional track runner.I was taught that when the word "have" is present, "become" is the one to use. Is this rule always applicable even when the sentence is a hypothetical one?
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