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Musicgold Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Hypothetical situation

Hi,



When I read sentence #1, I don’t understand if John got anything done. Sentence #2 is my version. Do they convey the same meaning?



1. If it weren't for your last minute help, John would never get anything done.



2. If it weren’t for your last minute help, John would never have gotten anything done.



Thanks,



MG.
  

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1. - - Non-past 2. -- Past

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1. If it weren't for your last minute help, John would never get anything done.-- Non-past

2. If it hadn't been for your last minute help, John would never have gotten anything done.-- Past
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Thanks MM. So #1 does imply that John has gotten something done, right?
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