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Harry1999 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Difference between these sentences?

If you compare the following sentences, which is correct?

1. Having a chat with Bill, I called Isabelle.
2. Having had a chat with Bill, I called Isabelle.
3. After having had a chat with Bill, I called Isabelle.

I think maybe the first one is wrong. Is the word after required in third sentence? What is the difference between these three?
  

Top answer

harry1999 I think maybe the first one is wrong. It is a bit awkward, but possible. Those numbered 2 and 3 are fine and have the same meaning.

— CalifJim

  • harry1999 I think maybe the first one is wrong.
  • It is a bit awkward, but possible.
  • Those numbered 2 and 3 are fine and have the same meaning.
  • harry1999 Is the word after required in third sentence?
  • If you want three examples, yes.
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harry1999I think maybe the first one is wrong.
It is a bit awkward, but possible. Those numbered 2 and 3 are fine and have the same meaning.
harry1999Is the word after required in third sentence?
If you want three examples, yes. Without after in the third sentence, sentences 2 and 3 would be identical.
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You could also write Having chatted with Bill…
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Hi,

Or just, particularly in casual spoken English,
After I chatted with Bill, I called Isabelle.

Clive
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Thanks for clearing my doubts. Emotion: smile
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