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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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grammar question

What is the grammitcal difference between the verbs in these two sentences

1. he had walked his dog

2. he had his dog walked

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" The second is the past of the verb "to have" with the meaning of causing to be done. The second could replace "walked" with "groomed" and the primary verb wouldn't change.

— BarbaraPA

  • " The second is the past of the verb "to have" with the meaning of causing to be done.
  • The second could replace "walked" with "groomed" and the primary verb wouldn't change.
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The first is the past perfect of the transitive form of the verb "to walk."

The second is the past of the verb "to have" with the meaning of causing to be done. The second could replace "walked" with "groomed" and the primary verb wouldn't change.
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