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John Aki Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Grammar help please

Hi There,

Can you tell me which phrase is more natural for everyday English, please?

I believe that they are same meaning.


I denied that I stole it. VS I denied that I had stolen it.

I denied that I broke it. VS I denied that I had broken it.


Cheers.

  

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All four are okay, but the briefer past tense form is often used in place of the past perfect, as the meaning is essentially the same.

— Anonymous

  • All four are okay, but the briefer past tense form is often used in place of the past perfect, as the meaning is essentially the same.
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All four are okay, but the briefer past tense form is often used in place of the past perfect, as the meaning is essentially the same.

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