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He would has been killed vs He would have been killed

The correct phrase is "he would have been killed." The modal verb "would" is followed by the perfect infinitive "have been killed" to express a hypothetical past action. The phrase "he would has been killed" is incorrect due to the incorrect use of the verb form.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 6213 views

He would has been killed

This phrase is incorrect. The verb form "has been" is not compatible with the modal verb "would."

The correct form is "he would have been killed." Use this structure to express a hypothetical past action that did not happen.

Alternatives:

  • he would have been killed
  • he could have been killed
  • he might have been killed
  • he should have been killed
  • he must have been killed

He would have been killed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a hypothetical past action.

Use this phrase to talk about a situation in the past that did not happen but was a possibility. The structure is "would + have + past participle."

Examples:

  • If he had not run away, he would have been killed.
  • She would have been killed if she had not called for help.
  • They would have been killed in the accident if they had not worn seat belts.
  • He would have been killed by the enemy if he had not escaped.
  • The soldier would have been killed in battle if he had not been rescued.

Alternatives:

  • he could have been killed
  • he might have been killed
  • he should have been killed
  • he must have been killed
  • he may have been killed

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