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Lcchang Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Another tense question

Mr. Smith was very confused when she received the wrong letter.

Can I change it to ...

Mr. Smith was very confused when she had received the wrong letter.
  

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A 'Mr' is not a 'she'! Use this: Mr. Smith was very confused when he received the wrong letter.

— Mister Micawber

  • A 'Mr' is not a 'she'!
  • Use this: Mr.
  • Smith was very confused when he received the wrong letter.
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A 'Mr' is not a 'she'! Use this:

Mr. Smith was very confused when he received the wrong letter.
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I would not use the past perfect. It does not sound very natural to me, although it might not violate any rules of grammar.

Also:

Mr. Smith was very confused when she (he) had received the wrong letter.

Mrs. Smith had been very confused when she received the wrong letter, but now she realizes that she wa
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