Use of 'Would have been' in spoken English


Key Concepts and Translation in Hindi Language

The phrase 'would have been' is used to talk about something that did not happen in the past but was possible. It shows a condition that was not met. In Hindi, it can be translated as 'है होता' or 'होता अगर'.

Usage Examples and Translation

1. If I had known about the party, I would have been there.
अगर मुझे पार्टी के बारे में पता होता, तो मैं वहाँ है होता


2. She would have been happy if you had called her.
वह खुश है होती अगर तुमने उसे फोन किया होता।


3. They would have been successful if they had worked harder.
वे सफल है होते अगर उन्होंने और मेहनत की होती।


Key Mistakes

1. Using 'would of' instead of 'would have'.
Correct: I would have gone.
Incorrect: I would of gone.

2. Forgetting to use the past perfect tense in the condition.
Correct: If I had studied, I would have passed.
Incorrect: If I studied, I would have passed.

Understanding 'would have been' helps in expressing missed opportunities and regrets in English.

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