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22 Nov 2023, 09:33
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What is this tense denote? Can someone explain this concept in detail? Its usage with certain examples
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22 Nov 2023, 11:17
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Hi Nakul.
Often, "to have verb-ed" is part of idiomatic constructions that communicate ideas about someone or something being found, known, or otherwise perceived to have done something.
Examples:
The ancient Romans are believed to have experienced lead poisoning in great numbers.
Only one photo is known to have survived.
Like Justine, she was being shamed because she was perceived to have misused her privilege.
Often, "to have verb-ed" is part of idiomatic constructions that communicate ideas about someone or something being found, known, or otherwise perceived to have done something.
Examples:
The ancient Romans are believed to have experienced lead poisoning in great numbers.
Only one photo is known to have survived.
Like Justine, she was being shamed because she was perceived to have misused her privilege.
22 Nov 2023, 22:03
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Hi NakulDiwakar10,
I normally refer to {to + have + past participle} as the (full) perfect infinitive. Although infinitives don't have tense, this kind of perfect infinitive is primarily used to:
1. Convey a meaning similar to the past or perfect tenses
1a. He was sorry to have dropped the catch. ← This is similar to "He was sorry that he had dropped the catch".
1b. She appears to have taken the GMAT. ← This is similar to "It appears that she took/has taken the GMAT".
2. Refer to the past or hypothetical past alone or after verbs like be
2a. This was to have been her second attempt. ← This means that she didn't actually go ahead with the second attempt.
2b. To have denied the allegations would have hurt his public image. ← Would have signals that he didn't deny the allegations.
2c. To have won a Grand Slam at such a young age was a remarkable achievement. ← This means that the person we're talking about did win a Grand Slam.
