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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Lied vs. was lying
Hello, I would like to ask you if both of the following sentences are correct:
Whoever told you that was lying.
Whoever told you that lied.
Whoever told you that was lying.
Whoever told you that lied.
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Yes, they're both correct and natural.
- Yes, they're both correct and natural.
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AnonymousWhoever told you that was lying.Both are correct. I hear the first more often. That may be why I prefer it.
Whoever told you that lied.
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