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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

After I had had dinner, I went to bed

Please check if the following variations of the sentence "After I had had dinner, I went to bed" are correct and what are the differences.

1. After I had dinner, I went to bed.

2. I went to bed after I had dinner.

Do I have to use the Past Perfect?
  

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There is no real difference between the two. The second emphasises that you had dinner first slightly more than the first. No you do not have to use the past perfect for this sentence.

— LouiseT

  • There is no real difference between the two.
  • The second emphasises that you had dinner first slightly more than the first.
  • No you do not have to use the past perfect for this sentence.
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There is no real difference between the two. The second emphasises that you had dinner first slightly more than the first.

No you do not have to use the past perfect for this sentence.
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