Hello, which form is correct? Grammatically it seems that past perfect should be used, but it just doesn't sound right to me. Google shows results with both of these tenses.
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Hi, Past Perfect is not commonly used when the sequence of events is clear without it, as it is here. Clive
— Clive
Hi, Past Perfect is not commonly used when the sequence of events is clear without it, as it is here.
Clive
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