Grammar
I often get confused when to use "didn't" and when to use "hadn't"
Please describe how to use both according to time or place etc.
Top answer
" You're speaking of the past, and it's still in the past. But: "He didn't leave me the key, so I couldn't get in" is also correct. In this case, you're speaking of the past as if you're back there telling the tale.
- " You're speaking of the past, and it's still in the past.
- But: "He didn't leave me the key, so I couldn't get in" is also correct.
- In this case, you're speaking of the past as if you're back there telling the tale.
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"I didn't go, so I missed the singers." "If I hadn't gone, I would have missed the singers."
"He hadn't left me the key, so I couldn't get in." You're speaking of the past, and it's still in the past. But: "He didn't leave me the key, so I couldn't get in" is also correct. In this case, you're speaking of the past as if you're back there telling the tale.
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