TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

if he would not have been vs he would be in prison if he had not been rich

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey slightly different meanings. The first phrase, 'if he would not have been,' is not a common or correct construction in English. The second phrase, 'he would be in prison if he had not been rich,' is grammatically correct and commonly used to express a conditional situation in the past.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 618 views

if he would not have been

This phrase is not a common or correct construction in English.

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It is better to use 'if he had not been' or 'if he were not.'
  • Jun 29, 2015 ... the plea agreement in this case if he would not have been erroneously informed by his defense counsel that he was eligible to receive ...
  • Sep 21, 2015 ... On if he would have gone to Southern Miss, if he would not have been offered by Nebraska “I'm not really sure. It was (between) Oregon or ...
  • Didn't succeed in killing him, but the attempt charge would decrease to an assault and battery if he would not have been convicted of murder. Court found this ...
  • I often wonder if he would not have been the best writer we've ever had or likely to have if he hadn't been married to someone that would make him waste ...

Alternatives:

  • if he had not been
  • if he were not

he would be in prison if he had not been rich

This phrase is grammatically correct and commonly used to express a conditional situation in the past.

This phrase is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. It indicates that the person avoided being in prison because of their wealth.

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!