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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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Would’ve as backshifted?

CalifJim
anonymousAre the bold woulds hypothetical woulds?

Yes, because I'm only imagining such a discussion. I'm not talking about a particular discussion that you and I (or anyone else) have already had.

CJ

Thanks, CJ. Do you know of any discussions regarding "would've" as a backshift? Links would be awesome.

  
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