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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Hi, would like to check which is correct?
1. Sally bought the dress before the store closed.
2. Sally had bought the dress before the store closed.
I am inclined to choose the first one.
Would appeciate if an explanation can be provided if the answer is 2.
Thank you.
Regards,
Emily
1. Sally bought the dress before the store closed.
2. Sally had bought the dress before the store closed.
I am inclined to choose the first one.
Would appeciate if an explanation can be provided if the answer is 2.
Thank you.
Regards,
Emily
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Hello, Emily. Yes, the first one. 'Before' orders the events clearly, so past perfect is uncalled for.
- Hello, Emily.
- Yes, the first one.
- 'Before' orders the events clearly, so past perfect is uncalled for.
- #2 is possible if the context relates the purchase to some other past event.
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Hello, Emily.
Yes, the first one. 'Before' orders the events clearly, so past perfect is uncalled for. #2 is possible if the context relates the purchase to some other past event.
Yes, the first one. 'Before' orders the events clearly, so past perfect is uncalled for. #2 is possible if the context relates the purchase to some other past event.
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