0
Synonym Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Have/had

"I have/had been very lucky this year that I got to see that thing."

Which has to be used in the above sentence 'have/had' ?
  

Top answer

I don't see "this year" very correct to be used with the past perfect tense.

— Doll

  • I don't see "this year" very correct to be used with the past perfect tense.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
I don't see "this year" very correct to be used with the past perfect tense.
0
0
Thanks Doll,

Please can you suggest me how should I write that sentence. I prefer to mention " this year" because I want to write few hours before this year ends..
0
0
I will change the meaning but I would use

"I must have been very unlucky this year......"
0
0
Thanks Doll,

For eg :"I must have been very unlucky this year if it would not have been possible for me to dance/ to go there/to see you atleast once."

Is the above ok now?
0

Related Questions