Would ha p.p & could have p.p after As If
(1) It sounds as if they might have made a mistake. (For the record, they didn't make a mistake: This sentence sounds like exaggerating anxiety)
(2) It sounds as if they had made a mistake (For the record, they didn't make a mistake)
As you have noticed, the two sentences (1) & (2)
were made using might have p.p and had p.p.
My question is if we can make similar sentences using would have p.p and could have p.p.
(3) She spoke as if she would have passed the exam.
(For the record, she didn't pass the exam)
(4) She spoke as if she could have passed the exam.
(For the record, she didn't pass the exam)
Are the two sentences (3) & (4) also correct? Could you help me clarity it? Thanks.
Top answer
p. Yes. You are much freer in making a choice of tense after "as if" than after just "if".
- p.
- Yes.
- You are much freer in making a choice of tense after "as if" than after just "if".
- I think every tense in the English language has been used after "as if".
- CJ
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deborahjeongMy question is if we can make similar sentences using would have p.p and could have p.p.
Yes. You are much freer in making a choice of tense after "as if" than after just "if". I think every tense in the English language has been used after "as if".
CJ
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