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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Is this sentence right?

The word came out more of a statement even though he had meant it as a question.

Is the HAD necessary?

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No, it is not. The word came out more as a statement even though he (had) meant it as a question.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, it is not.
  • The word came out more as a statement even though he (had) meant it as a question.
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No, it is not.

The word came out more as a statement even though he (had) meant it as a question.
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What does (had) mean? Do I omit it?
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It is the auxiliary of the past perfect aspect. It is in brackets because it is optional.
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