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Ryst Helmut
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 Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 6:30 pm Post subject: Grammar Q: Modals - Should have... |
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So, can anyone tell me if either/neither/both of these are wrong?
A: Well, should have Greg's boss fired him?
B: Well, should Greg's boss have fired him?
Also, should have, ought to have, could have indicate that actions and states were advisable in the past...but is might have too?
Any help would be appreciated, this is all starting to look and sound the same to me.
!Shoosh
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hojucandy
Joined: 03 Feb 2003
Location: In a better place
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| Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 7:08 pm Post subject: 692nd post |
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| Ryst Helmut wrote: |
So, can anyone tell me if either/neither/both of these are wrong?
A: Well, should have Greg's boss fired him?
B: Well, should Greg's boss have fired him?
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"A" is wrong. "B" is correct.
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Also, should have, ought to have, could have indicate that actions and states were advisable in the past...but is might have too?
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should have, ought to have indicate that actions and states were advisable in the past...
could have, might have do not.
rather, they indicate that actions and states were possible in the past.
i think...  |
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peppermint
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| Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Hoju, you're right on the money in both cases. |
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