0
Tfou Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
The usage of "would have"
What are the different meanings between the following sentences?
-Although he is a dual national, we would have expected to be notified of his detention.
- Although he is a dual national, we expect to be notified of his detention.
Thank you very much.
-Although he is a dual national, we would have expected to be notified of his detention.
- Although he is a dual national, we expect to be notified of his detention.
Thank you very much.
Top answer
The first is a past expectation; the second is a present expectation.
- The first is a past expectation; the second is a present expectation.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
The first is a past expectation; the second is a present expectation.
0
Related Questions