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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
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Had

I didn't know you have a girlfriend. And

I didn't know you had a girlfriend.

What's the difference?
  

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PreciousJones What's the difference? The second is much more idiomatic than the first. CJ

  • PreciousJones What's the difference?
  • The second is much more idiomatic than the first.
  • CJ
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PreciousJonesWhat's the difference?
The second is much more idiomatic than the first.

CJ
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the second sentence is correct.
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wishingstarsthe second sentence is correct.
You changed your answer... Why? First you said the former now it's the latter.
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PreciousJonesI didn't know you have a girlfriend. And

I didn't know you had a girlfriend.

What's the difference?
The second is used in reported speech. It's more formal too.

Regards

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