First time I saw vs I had seen? What's the difference?
That was the first time in my life ................. Donald Trump , and the last, I suspect.
That was the first time in my life ................. the Queen in flesh.
I picked as a 'correct' answer "I saw" in both cases. Is it correct? What's the difference between these two?
Top answer
"I saw" and "I had seen" are both acceptable. Some people might think "had seen" is more proper. There is no difference in meaning in this case.
- "I saw" and "I had seen" are both acceptable.
- Some people might think "had seen" is more proper.
- There is no difference in meaning in this case.
- It should be "in the flesh".
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"I saw" and "I had seen" are both acceptable. Some people might think "had seen" is more proper. There is no difference in meaning in this case.
It should be "in the flesh".
0I prefer the following patterns:
This is the first time I have (ever) seen ...
That was the first time I had (ever) seen ...
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