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Munchun2004 Posted 22 years ago
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Munchun2004
Could anyone tell me what is the difference between the clause 'I never thought I could do this before' and 'I never thought I could have done it before'. They both seem and sound similiar to me and I can't differentiate their meaning.
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- 'I never thought I could do this before' -- you are 'doing this' now, in all likelihood.
- 'I never thought I could have done it before'-- you have just 'done this'; you have already successfully completed the act.
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Well hello, Munchun! Good to see you here. I hope you get satisfying answers at English Forums.
'I never thought I could do this before' -- you are 'doing this' now, in all likelihood.
'I never thought I could have done it before'-- you have just 'done this'; you have already successfully completed the act.
'I never thought I could do this before' -- you are 'doing this' now, in all likelihood.
'I never thought I could have done it before'-- you have just 'done this'; you have already successfully completed the act.
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