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Akdom Posted 17 years ago
it hadn't been a lie (PastPerfect)
it wasn't a lie (Simple Past)
I would rather use It wasn't a lie.
I am very confused. Please explain to me that the different sense it conveys when Past Perfect is used and when Simple Past is used.
Grammar
It hadn't been a lie.
"Forgive me, but I've--I've got an appointment." A smile curved across her mouth. It hadn't been a lie, not in the strick sense of the word.
Could you explain why use "hadn't been a lie" here? Why the Past Perfect?it hadn't been a lie (PastPerfect)
it wasn't a lie (Simple Past)
I would rather use It wasn't a lie.
I am very confused. Please explain to me that the different sense it conveys when Past Perfect is used and when Simple Past is used.
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And I would rather use 'strict'. The option is open here; evidently the writer wishes to make clear the sequence of events: the thought came first, and then came the smile.
- And I would rather use 'strict'.
- The option is open here; evidently the writer wishes to make clear the sequence of events: the thought came first, and then came the smile.
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And I would rather use 'strict'.
The option is open here; evidently the writer wishes to make clear the sequence of events: the thought came first, and then came the smile.
The option is open here; evidently the writer wishes to make clear the sequence of events: the thought came first, and then came the smile.
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