kadioguy
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In the PEU third edition, Unit 124.4, it says:
Could have + past participle means 'would have been allowed'.
I could have kissed her if I'd wanted to.
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1.
'if I'd wanted to' = 'if I would wanted to', so why not if I would want to? (after 'would', use an infinitive without 'to')
2.
If I say 'I could have kissed her if I wanted to.', does it mean the same?
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Would you be so kind as to help me?
Thanks!
PS I also posted the same question on this, but all of your answers are unique to me. Hope we can discuss with each other. Thank you.
Could have + past participle means 'would have been allowed'.
I could have kissed her if I'd wanted to.
-----------
1.
'if I'd wanted to' = 'if I would wanted to', so why not if I would want to? (after 'would', use an infinitive without 'to')
2.
If I say 'I could have kissed her if I wanted to.', does it mean the same?
--------
Would you be so kind as to help me?
Thanks!
PS I also posted the same question on this, but all of your answers are unique to me. Hope we can discuss with each other. Thank you.
