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Necrophagist Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Had gotten/ got sick

John died after a two-day illness at the age of 69. He had gotten sick/ he got sick due to his sedentary lifestyle and bad diet.

Are both correct? Which one would you use and why? Thank you.

  

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He got sick. "

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He got sick.

I would say, "He became sick" or "He grew ill."

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John died after a two-day illness at the age of 69. He had gotten sick/ he got sick due to his sedentary lifestyle and bad diet.

Are both correct? Yes

Which one would you use and... I;d say He became sick , , ,

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NecrophagistAre both correct?

http://grammarist.com/usage/got-gotten/

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