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Joseph A Posted 7 years ago
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Grammar

Hello,

Is "has taken" used correctly in the following sentence?

The inn-keeper apologized to the woman because his dog has taken her bag.

I think it should be "had taken" or "took". The former is more natural.

  

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Joseph A I think it should be "had taken" or "took". The former is more natural. You're right, but they are equally natural.

  • Joseph A I think it should be "had taken" or "took".
  • The former is more natural.
  • You're right, but they are equally natural.
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Joseph AI think it should be "had taken" or "took". The former is more natural.

You're right, but they are equally natural.

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