Would’ve as backshifted?
anonymousCalifJimanonymousAre 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.
One last request, I would like to get this sentence checked by you.
Knowing he would have been kicked out from the school by Friday that week, he started looking for another school.
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anonymous Knowing he would have been kicked out from the school by Friday that week, he started looking for another school. 'would have been' is OK, but the shorter version, 'would be' is just as good or better. All you need is the equivalent for 'was going to be', and 'would be' will do that for you.
- anonymous Knowing he would have been kicked out from the school by Friday that week, he started looking for another school.
- 'would have been' is OK, but the shorter version, 'would be' is just as good or better.
- All you need is the equivalent for 'was going to be', and 'would be' will do that for you.
- Writing 'would have been' suggests that some condition is attached implicitly, like "if he hadn't complied with his teachers on certain matters".
- CJ
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anonymousKnowing he would have been kicked out from the school by Friday that week, he started looking for another school.
'would have been' is OK, but the shorter version, 'would be' is just as good or better.
All you need is the equivalent for 'was going to be', and 'would be' will do that for you.
Writing 'would have been' suggests that some
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