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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I thought you would come, I thought you were coming....

Hello to everyone!!!

My concern is what is the grammar rule that applies to this sentences:
Reported?..subjunctive?

I thought you would come...
I thought you were coming...

I didn't know you would come..
I didn't you were coming...
I did not know we did not have class next monday...

Thanks a lot!!!
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Yes, the backshift of the subordinate verb is a result of its being classified as reported speech, which also applies to other verbs of knowing, thinking, etc.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, the backshift of the subordinate verb is a result of its being classified as reported speech, which also applies to other verbs of knowing, thinking, etc.
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Yes, the backshift of the subordinate verb is a result of its being classified as reported speech, which also applies to other verbs of knowing, thinking, etc.
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