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Tenjing Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

would've

How to use would've without conditional in a sentence. I really have no idea to show any sentences. Please help.
  

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My grandfather went to sea in 1913. He would have been fourteen then.

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  • My grandfather went to sea in 1913.
  • He would have been fourteen then.
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My grandfather went to sea in 1913. He would have been fourteen then.
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Is this the same sentence as, "My grandfather went to sea in 1913. He may have been fourteen then"? Showing possibility or what?
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tenjing Showing possibility or what?
Showing speaker confidence in the assertion.
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I am still confused. Please explain.
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tenjingI am still confused. Please explain
We are confused about what you are confused about. Please explain your problem in more detail.
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Confused between 'would've', 'might've' and 'must've' in the above sentence.
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What does 'confidence in assertion ' mean? ?
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tenjingWhat does 'confidence in assertion ' mean?
The speaker is sure that he is correct.
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tenjingConfused between 'would've', 'might've' and 'must've' in the above sentence.
Would have = speaker is sure of the event
Might have = speaker considers the event possible and reasonable
Must have = speaker thinks the event is highly likely
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So, which one is stronger must've or would've?
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