I have some doubts

Inevitable-Couple-51

16 days ago

1. If Jack had started from the hotel on time, he *would have not* missed the flight. Shouldn't it be "would not have", or when is (modelverb + primary verb + not) structure allowed? 2. *Should you wish* to join our party, you must let us know by the end of the day. Is it the same as saying "If you wish", and if so, can this be used in the place of "should you wish"? # In each of the following sentences, which of these two should be used, also are there are instances when the use of both AMONG & BETWEEN is allowed? 3. The books were distributed (among/between) the three girls. 4. The books were distributed (among/between) the two of them. 5. The books were distributed (among/between) Jack, Tom, and Rose. 6. The books were distributed (among/between) Jack and Tom. Thank you!

3 comments

hasko09•16 days ago

1.Sounds awkward but technically not incorrect because "not" is an adverb and can go between helping and main verb. 2.They mean the same. The only difference is "Should you wish" sounds formal. 3.Use **among** when referring to more than two or more people or things, and use **between** when referring to only two people or things.

Bobapandoba•16 days ago

Instead of saying "would have not" usually people say "wouldn't have."

riarws•16 days ago

You have "questions," not "doubts."