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Interventizio Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Abbreviated form of would?

Hi
Am I allowed to use the abbreviated form of WOULD when it indicates a repeated action in the past? Example:

"My mother was a wonderful woman: when we were kids, she'd tuck in our blankets and she'd kiss us good night every evening."

  

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Actually, here's the sentence I've in mind. Can you tell me if it's correct? "My wife...

— Interventizio

  • Actually, here's the sentence I've in mind.
  • Can you tell me if it's correct?
  • "My wife...
  • "
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Actually, here's the sentence I've in mind. Can you tell me if it's correct?

"My wife... she'd roll over and fall asleep the very moment she put herself to bed."

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