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Lunchbox Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
grammar check?
I used to have light to moderate acne. After using the regimen for about 8 weeks, the spots had completely gone.
Why not "were completely gone" instead?
Thanks!
Why not "were completely gone" instead?
Thanks!
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were completely gone would have been fine. had completely gone just underscores the idea that before the entire eight weeks of treatment finished, the cure was already evident. 8 used to have acne .................................
- were completely gone would have been fine.
- had completely gone just underscores the idea that before the entire eight weeks of treatment finished, the cure was already evident.
- 8 used to have acne .................................
- spots gone | CJ
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were completely gone would have been fine.
had completely gone just underscores the idea that before the entire eight weeks of treatment finished, the cure was already evident.
treatment: Week 1, 2, 3 .................8
used to have acne ................................. spots gone |
CJ
had completely gone just underscores the idea that before the entire eight weeks of treatment finished, the cure was already evident.
treatment: Week 1, 2, 3 .................8
used to have acne ................................. spots gone |
CJ
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