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Tfou Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
How to use "had"
Is there any grammar error of the sentence “ In May 2008 he had been arrested while he carried counterfeit notes with him through the U.S. Customs”
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S. Customs” I wouldn't say the sentence is incorrect. But I'd omit 'with him', since 'carry' implies that.
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- Customs” I wouldn't say the sentence is incorrect.
- But I'd omit 'with him', since 'carry' implies that.
- And I'd prefer 'while he was carrying'.
- Do you have some special reason in your context for which you need to use Past Perfect?
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Hi,
Is there any grammar error of the sentence “ In May 2008 he had been arrested while he carried counterfeit notes with him through the U.S. Customs”
I wouldn't say the sentence is incorrect.
But I'd omit 'with him', since 'carry' implies that.
And I'd prefer 'while he was carrying'.
Do you have some special reason in your context for
Is there any grammar error of the sentence “ In May 2008 he had been arrested while he carried counterfeit notes with him through the U.S. Customs”
I wouldn't say the sentence is incorrect.
But I'd omit 'with him', since 'carry' implies that.
And I'd prefer 'while he was carrying'.
Do you have some special reason in your context for
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