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The bank would have called. vs The bank have called.

The correct phrase is "the bank would have called." The modal verb "would" is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past, and it should be followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, "have called"). The second phrase, "the bank have called," is incorrect because it does not follow the correct structure for expressing a past hypothetical situation.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

The bank would have called.

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

This phrase is used to talk about a situation that did not happen in the past but was a possibility. It follows the structure of modal verb "would" + base form of the verb + "have" + past participle.

Examples:

  • If I had left a message, the bank would have called me back.
  • She would have called the bank if she had known about the issue.
  • The bank would have called if they had received the payment on time.

The bank have called.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "have" should be paired with the correct auxiliary verb (in this case, "would") to express a past hypothetical situation.

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