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Zuotengdazuo Posted 8 years ago
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What's the difference between the following versions?

Sansa had hoped Joffrey might be with her. Her prince was not there, but three of the king’s councilors were. (from Game of Thrones the novel)
PS: Joffery is the prince. "her" is the Queen.

Hi. Dear teachers. What's the difference between the following versions?
1. Sansa had hoped Joffrey might be with her.
2. Sansa had hoped Joffrey might have been with her.
3. Sansa hoped Joffrey might be with her.
4. Sansa hoped Joffrey might have been with her.

Thank you in advance.

  

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zuotengdazuo 1. at that time and before another past event in the context. zuotengdazuo 2.

— Mister Micawber

  • zuotengdazuo 1.
  • at that time and before another past event in the context.
  • zuotengdazuo 2.
  • before that time and before another past event in the context.
  • zuotengdazuo 3.
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zuotengdazuo1. Sansa had hoped Joffrey might be with her

...at that time and before another past event in the context.

zuotengdazuo2. Sansa had hoped Joffrey might have been with her

...before that time and before another past event in the context.

zuotengdazuo3. Sansa hoped Joffrey migh
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