GentleBoy
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Hi Teacher,
Please tell me if there is any alternative to "must have". In my understanding "must have" is only used for expressing expectation in past.
If the thing expected was less certain can I use "would have" instead.
Example- You must have practiced music regularly as a child. (Meaning- 'You' are expected to have practiced... )
Can the following sentence mean the same thing with less certainty.
You would have practiced music regularly as a child.
If it is not correct use, should we use "must have" even for the context with less certainty.
Thanks,
GentleBoy
Please tell me if there is any alternative to "must have". In my understanding "must have" is only used for expressing expectation in past.
If the thing expected was less certain can I use "would have" instead.
Example- You must have practiced music regularly as a child. (Meaning- 'You' are expected to have practiced... )
Can the following sentence mean the same thing with less certainty.
You would have practiced music regularly as a child.
If it is not correct use, should we use "must have" even for the context with less certainty.
Thanks,
GentleBoy