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Jesusengland Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

He wa shappy that she was coming / came to the party

Hello.

What is the difference in meaning?

- He was happy that she was coming to the party.
- He was happy that she came to the party.

Thanks.
  

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Hi, What is the difference in meaning? - He was happy that she was coming to the party. Her arrival at the party was in the future at the time he was/became happy.

— Clive

  • Hi, What is the difference in meaning?
  • - He was happy that she was coming to the party.
  • Her arrival at the party was in the future at the time he was/became happy.
  • - He was happy that she came to the party.
  • Her arrival at the party was in the past at the time he was/became happy.
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Hi,
What is the difference in meaning?

- He was happy that she was coming to the party.
Her arrival at the party was in the future at the time he was/became happy.

- He was happy that she came to the party.
Her arrival at the party was in the past at the time he was/became happy.

Best wishes, Clive
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