Would have or could have
The dance performed by the disabled actors is really a hit, but years ago no one would've imagined they were to achieve such great success.
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The dance performed by the disabled actors is really a hit, but years ago no one would have imagined they were to achieve such great success.
To me, the both sound correct? What is your thought on this?
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", but the difference in your sentences is one of "would've" versus "would have", and "could have" does not appear anywhere. Did you type your question correctly? "would've" seems too casual for the context.
- ", but the difference in your sentences is one of "would've" versus "would have", and "could have" does not appear anywhere.
- Did you type your question correctly?
- "would've" seems too casual for the context.
- "would have" and "could have" would both work.
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Your subject line asks "Would Have Or Could Have?", but the difference in your sentences is one of "would've" versus "would have", and "could have" does not appear anywhere. Did you type your question correctly?
"would've" seems too casual for the context. "would have" and "could have" would both work.
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