Whether 1 and 2 are correct or not?
1. If I had seen the movie, I would have told you all about it now.
2. If Paul had received six more votes in the last election, he would have been Prime Minister now.
1a. I would have told you all about the movie now if I had seen it.
2a. Paul would have been Prime Minister now if he had received six more votes in the last election.
Hi. I'd like to know if 1 and 2 are correct? If not, should I say 1a and 2a?
I know this question is debatable but I want to hear as many opinions as possible from you.
Thank you for any help!
Top answer
I'm not clear about what your question is. e. the protasis and the apodosis?
- I'm not clear about what your question is.
- e.
- the protasis and the apodosis?
- There is an issue with "now".
- It is not really appropriate in 1.
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I'm not clear about what your question is. Are you asking simply about the linear order of the two elements, i.e. the protasis and the apodosis?
There is an issue with "now". It is not really appropriate in 1. and 1a., but I'm not sure if you're that is what you're asking about.
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