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I thought you would play vs I thought you would played

The correct phrase is "I thought you would play." The verb "play" should be in the base form after the modal verb "would." The incorrect phrase "I thought you would played" uses the incorrect past participle form of the verb, which is not grammatically correct.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

I thought you would play

This phrase is correct. The verb "play" is in the base form after the modal verb "would."

This phrase is used to express a past assumption or expectation about someone playing. It follows the structure of using a modal verb (would) followed by the base form of the main verb (play).

Examples:

  • I thought you would play soccer with us.
  • She thought he would play the piano at the concert.
  • They thought I would play the lead role in the play.
  • He thought she would play the game with him.
  • We thought they would play basketball together.
  • Nov 24, 2015 ... When I first thought about what this campaign would be about, I thought you would play as Zeratul, you would fight your way to gain the trust of ...
  • Dec 8, 2015 ... And actually after Kh7 I thought you would play 26.Rg3, which is a bit deep, but at the same time, why not?! Grischuk: Maybe, but I saw that I ...
  • Dec 8, 2015 ... Comment failed to post. Cancel Post. Top comments. Top comments; Newest first . AAASTUFF 1 month ago. I thought you would play a tune.
  • Mar 5, 2015 ... I was upset I said I thought you would play with me and I walked away and just said ok I'll find someone else to play with me, Laney!

I thought you would played

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "played" is in the past participle form, which is not appropriate after the modal verb "would."

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