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Magic79 Posted 9 years ago
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I had thought she was ... (Talking about False Assumptions)
What is the difference (if any) between the past perfect and the simple past in the following sentences:
a. I had thought she was standoffish, but it turns out that she is actually just introverted. (past perfect)
b. I thought she was standoffish, but it turns out that she is actually just introverted. (simple past)
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The past perfect is unusual or unnatural. The simple past is common and natural.
- The past perfect is unusual or unnatural.
- The simple past is common and natural.
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The past perfect is unusual or unnatural. The simple past is common and natural.
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