optimistic pessimist
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jan 1, 2008
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- Japanese
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- Japan
- Current Location
- Japan
Dear all,
In the sentences below, I understand #1 is fine but #2 is wrong.
1 Tom used to be a football player player officer when he was young.
2 Tom would be a police officer when he was young.
But I'm not sure if #4 is fine and has the same meaning as #3
3 Tom used to be very strict and aggressive when he was young, but now he has mellowed.
4 Tom would be very strict and aggressive when he was young, but now he has mellowed.
Does # 4 mean the same as #3?
Thank you!
OP
In the sentences below, I understand #1 is fine but #2 is wrong.
1 Tom used to be a football player player officer when he was young.
2 Tom would be a police officer when he was young.
But I'm not sure if #4 is fine and has the same meaning as #3
3 Tom used to be very strict and aggressive when he was young, but now he has mellowed.
4 Tom would be very strict and aggressive when he was young, but now he has mellowed.
Does # 4 mean the same as #3?
Thank you!
OP