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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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Like, such as, etc.

Salam,

1) He'd act like a man who had discovered a big secret.

2) He'd act like a man who discovered a big secret.

My gut tells me only 1) is correct and that 'had' must be included.

Correct me if I am wrong, please. thanks.

  

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anonymous My gut tells me only 1) is correct and that 'had' must be included. Although the first reads a little better, the second is perfectly correct.

  • anonymous My gut tells me only 1) is correct and that 'had' must be included.
  • Although the first reads a little better, the second is perfectly correct.
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anonymousMy gut tells me only 1) is correct and that 'had' must be included.

Although the first reads a little better, the second is perfectly correct.

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