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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Would have

When I left for California for a week, I was happy that Jack would have completed the tasks that I have given to him before i returned home. But when I got home, he hadn't even started.

Any correction needed?
  

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When I left for California for a week, I blissfully expected that Jack would compete the tasks that I had given him before I returned home. But when I got home, he hadn't even started.

— AlpheccaStars

  • When I left for California for a week, I blissfully expected that Jack would compete the tasks that I had given him before I returned home.
  • But when I got home, he hadn't even started.
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When I left for California for a week, I blissfully expected that Jack would compete the tasks that I had given him before I returned home. But when I got home, he hadn't even started.
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AlpheccaStarsWhen I left for California for a week, I blissfully expected that Jack would compete the tasks that I had given him before I returned home. But when I got home, he hadn't even started.
Thabk you for your response. Why is would have incorrect? I believe it shows the completion just like 'will have'.
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Anonymous Why is would have incorrect?
I did not say it was. The sentence was unnatural, and I recommended a correction.
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AlpheccaStars Anonymous Why is would have incorrect?I did not say it was. The sentence was unnatural, and I recommended a correction.
I am sorry to keep asking you. You meant unnatural with would have?
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There is no need for the modal perfect when the modal present does the job just fine. It sounds contrived.
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AlpheccaStarsThere is no need for the modal perfect when the modal present does the job just fine. It sounds contrived.
So 'would have' wouldn't be incorrect in the sentence, right Mam?
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