Than I would (have) (done) otherwise
A: So you didn't see him that often?
B: No. I think I've seen him more the last three months than I would (have) (done) otherwise.
A: You spent a lot of time by his side at the hospital?
B: Yes.
(They talk about B's father, who has just died.)
Hi teachers.
1) How would B's first piece of dialog sound more idiomatic? Would you include "have" or "have done" or none of them?
2) Is A's last piece of dialog idiomatic?
Thank you.
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anonymous 1) How would B's first piece of dialog sound more idiomatic? Would you include "have" or "have done" or none of them? US English makes that "than I would have otherwise".
- anonymous 1) How would B's first piece of dialog sound more idiomatic?
- Would you include "have" or "have done" or none of them?
- US English makes that "than I would have otherwise".
- anonymous 2) Is A's last piece of dialog idiomatic?
- Yes.
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anonymous1) How would B's first piece of dialog sound more idiomatic? Would you include "have" or "have done" or none of them?
US English makes that "than I would have otherwise".
anonymous2) Is A's last piece of dialog idiomatic?
Yes.
0anonymouswould (have) (done)
'would have' is enough.
Adding 'done' sounds distinctly British to my ear.
anonymousA's last piece of dialog
I expect 'with him' instead of 'by his side'. What you have is correct, but it's not as idiomatic in my opinion.
CJ
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