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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Tense sequence and backshifts
What's the difference between A and B below?
A) He said that he would call you back later.
B) He said that he will call you back later.
Ta.
A) He said that he would call you back later.
B) He said that he will call you back later.
Ta.
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The first regresses with the main verb; the second does not. A holds true whether or not 'later' has passed; B applies only if 'later' has not yet passed.
- The first regresses with the main verb; the second does not.
- A holds true whether or not 'later' has passed; B applies only if 'later' has not yet passed.
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The first regresses with the main verb; the second does not. A holds true whether or not 'later' has passed; B applies only if 'later' has not yet passed.
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A) "He said he would call you back later. I don't why he did not call you."
B) "He said he will call you back later. I expect he will call you soon."
B) "He said he will call you back later. I expect he will call you soon."
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