Past tense
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Love scarred him in more ways than hate ever could (have).
In the past tense, I am assuming (have) is necessary, but does it make the sentence awkward? Would it sound better ending with 'could'?
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anonymous Love scarred him in more ways than hate ever could (have). Are you using the word you really want? scarred : caused a permanent effect on his mind from an unpleasant experience he had scared : made him feel frightened The final 'have' is optional.
- anonymous Love scarred him in more ways than hate ever could (have).
- Are you using the word you really want?
- scarred : caused a permanent effect on his mind from an unpleasant experience he had scared : made him feel frightened The final 'have' is optional.
- It's your choice to use it or omit it.
- CJ
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anonymousLove scarred him in more ways than hate ever could (have).
Are you using the word you really want?
scarred: caused a permanent effect on his mind from an unpleasant experience he had
scared: made him feel frightened
The final 'have' is optional. It's your choice to use it or omit it.
CJ
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