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Hycharlie Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Confusing expressions...

Hi, I'm wondering if there's anybody who can help me with two confusing expression. I've just run into the following two sentences. 1. I was supposed to meet you there yesterday.2. I was supposed to have met you there yesterday.Is there any difference between theses? Please help.Best regards,
  

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I was supposed to meet you there yesterday. I was supposed to have met you there the week before, also. The past perfect must be related to another action (real or implied).

— Philip

  • I was supposed to meet you there yesterday.
  • I was supposed to have met you there the week before, also.
  • The past perfect must be related to another action (real or implied).
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I was supposed to meet you there yesterday.

I was supposed to have met you there the week before, also.

The past perfect must be related to another action (real or implied).
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Dear Philip,

Thanks a lot for your comment. I got two questions from your comment. First, did the speaker actually meet the guy in both sentences? Second, what do you mean by "The past perfect must be related to another action (real or implied)"? May I have your subsequent comment? I am sorry to bother you.

Best regards,
Charlie
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