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Jack112 Posted 21 years ago
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How else would I know

How do I use 'how else'? If I'm referring to the past but I don't want a conditional which one would I use?

1. How else would I know if she downloaded it or not?

2. How else would I have known if she downloaded it or not?

2. How else would I have known if she had downloaded it or not?

Thanks.
  

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Jack112 How do I use 'how else'? If I'm referring to the past but I don't want a conditional which one would I use? 1.

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  • Jack112 How do I use 'how else'?
  • If I'm referring to the past but I don't want a conditional which one would I use?
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  • How else would I know if she downloaded it or not?
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Jack112How do I use 'how else'? If I'm referring to the past but I don't want a conditional which one would I use?

1. How else would I know if she downloaded it or not?

2. How else would I have known if she downloaded it or not?

2. How else would I have known if she had downloaded it or not?

Thanks.
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Just as a supplement:

The second #2 places the imaginary 'alternative knowing' in the past, whereas #1 doesn't restrict it.

The first #2 sounds odd to me too.

MrP
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