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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

hadn't

Please tell me if both sentences are useable and what's the difference between these usages?

Thank you in advance!

My mom saw my car last week and was wondering how come I haven't been going to school.

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My mom saw my car last week and was wondering how come I hadn't been going to school.
  

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The first may be used if you are still playing truant; if not, only the second will serve. The second will serve in any case; it is the native choice.

  • The first may be used if you are still playing truant; if not, only the second will serve.
  • The second will serve in any case; it is the native choice.
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The first may be used if you are still playing truant; if not, only the second will serve. The second will serve in any case; it is the native choice.

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