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Wangqh2696122 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Did or had done

Can you please tell me which of the following is correct?
Last month I asked him when she died.
Last month I asked him when she had died.
  

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I'd probably use 'had died', but you'll hear the past simple used.

  • I'd probably use 'had died', but you'll hear the past simple used.
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I'd probably use 'had died', but you'll hear the past simple used.
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If the past events are self explanatory, the traditional past perfect rules is not neccesary.
Ex: I asked mom this morning when she took her medicine last.

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