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Musicgold Posted 16 years ago
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Talking about possibilities
Hi,
I read the following sentence #1 in the media. I find the use of the past tense in the underlined part a bit confusing. #2 is my version. Do they convey the same meaning?
1. Merrill guaranteed the notes they issued by agreeing to take back any securities put in the programs that turned out to be of poor quality.
2. Merrill guaranteed the notes they issued by agreeing to take back any securities put in the programs that might turn out to be of poor quality.
Thanks,
MG.
I read the following sentence #1 in the media. I find the use of the past tense in the underlined part a bit confusing. #2 is my version. Do they convey the same meaning?
1. Merrill guaranteed the notes they issued by agreeing to take back any securities put in the programs that turned out to be of poor quality.
2. Merrill guaranteed the notes they issued by agreeing to take back any securities put in the programs that might turn out to be of poor quality.
Thanks,
MG.
Top answer
In #1 the action is all in the past and accomplished. In #2 we're still waiting to see how things turn out. ]
- In #1 the action is all in the past and accomplished.
- In #2 we're still waiting to see how things turn out.
- ]
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In #1 the action is all in the past and accomplished.
In #2 we're still waiting to see how things turn out. [I'm sure your version is the intended one.]
In #2 we're still waiting to see how things turn out. [I'm sure your version is the intended one.]
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