Felt/Was feeling - I didn't know anything/knew nothing
Hi, teachers.
1) Which of the underscored options would you find more natural?
2) Is the whole dialog natural?
Dialog:
Guy 1 - When did she tell you? (that she wanted a divorce)
Guy 2 - A week ago. She said she hasn't been feeling happy for a long time.
Guy 1 - But is that your fault?
Guy 2 - She also said she sometimes felt like she had three children instead of two.
Guy 1 - Did you know she felt/was feeling that way?
Guy 2 - No. I knew nothing/didn't know anything. I should've seen it.
Top answer
anonymous Guy 1 - Did you know she felt/was feeling that way? They are both fine. My first instinct is for "was feeling".
- anonymous Guy 1 - Did you know she felt/was feeling that way?
- They are both fine.
- My first instinct is for "was feeling".
- anonymous Guy 2 - No.
- I knew nothing/didn't know anything.
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anonymousGuy 1 - Did you know she felt/was feeling that way?
They are both fine. My first instinct is for "was feeling".
anonymousGuy 2 - No. I knew nothing/didn't know anything. I should've seen it.
This depends on the character. If he is stiff and over-educated, for example, use "knew nothing", otherwise, it's "d
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