when do we use “would have had to” in a sentence?
~ T
when do we use “would have had to” in a sentence?
~ T
What a question. It has so many usages.
It is usually as a consequence of another’s actions, or of your own.
" I would have had to hit him if he hadn’t shut up! "
" He would have had to go hungry if I hadn’t given him some money."
" They would have had to sleep rough if you hadn’t helped them."
Kitos.
Thanks for your response.
Would there be any difference in interpretation if I use -
" I would have hit him if he hadn’t shut up! "
instead of
" I would have had to hit him if he hadn’t shut up! "
Is there any sense of compulsion in latter sentence?
~ T
Hello Tarun, It was certainly a good question that you asked.
Answering your latest question is a little more difficult.
I would agree with your inference regarding the feeling of compulsion, but I really don’t feel qualified to answer it with any confidence, but I’m sure one of our resident experts will surely respond.
Regards, Bill.
Thanks for Nice Words.
I would be keenly waiting for response from other Gurus.
~ T