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Surajalok Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Had or was (plz explain)

Scientists in Bonn have developed a method of listening to sounds from plants normally inaudible to the human ear. The basic technique (1) ______ developed in netherlands, but german equipment is

more sesitive.

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(8) A closer study showed it(9) _______ developed midew, a harmful fungus, though the symptoms were(10) ________ apparent.

1 I wrote had but it was wrong. Key : Was

can anyone explain why i can't write had in 1.

9 i wrote had and it was correct is it possible to write was in 9

1 and 9 are similar aren't they.

i need help with 10

how should i think ?

can the answer in 10 be clearly if not can anyone explain why.

i meen you can write clearly apparent
  

Top answer

A technique cannot develop on its own. People develop techniques. This is why 'had developed' can't work.

— Ivanhr

  • A technique cannot develop on its own.
  • People develop techniques.
  • This is why 'had developed' can't work.
  • You need 'not' before apparent because of the word 'though'.
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A technique cannot develop on its own. People develop techniques. This is why 'had developed' can't work.

You need 'not' before apparent because of the word 'though'.
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always use had when you are talking about something that can develop on its own
IvanhrA technique cannot develop on its own. People develop techniques. This is why 'had developed' can't work.

You need 'not' before apparent because of the word 'though'.

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