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JesterLegacy Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

What is the difference?

1. Two years ago, I could give you that.
2. Two years ago, I could have given you that.
  

Top answer

The first is simple past; the second is Conditional III.

  • The first is simple past; the second is Conditional III.
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The first is simple past; the second is Conditional III.
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Mister MicawberThe first is simple past; the second is Conditional III.
Is there any difference in terms of meaning? Are they interchangeable?
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I have indicated the difference above. The first is a statement of past fact; the second states what did not happen.

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