Might/might have
1) In those days, if someone criticized the government, he might get arrested.
2) In those days, if someone criticized the government, he might have gotten arrested.
Are both correct?
I think '1' means:
1a) In those days, if someone criticized the government, he would possibly get arrested.
and '2' means:
2a) In those days, if someone criticized the government, he had probably been (already) arrested.
In '2' the arrest takes place before the criticism.
Is that correct?
Gratefully,
Navi
Top answer
Is that correct? Only in the least charitable interpretation of 2). Most people will see 1) and 2) as equivalent in meaning.
- Is that correct?
- Only in the least charitable interpretation of 2).
- Most people will see 1) and 2) as equivalent in meaning.
- CJ
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navitasanIn '2' the arrest takes place before the criticism.Is that correct?
Only in the least charitable interpretation of 2).
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