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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Multiple Choice Question?

Hi all

They claimed they ______ the law.

A. haven't broken
B. were not breaking
C. hadn't braken
D. wouldn't breaking

I think correct option is B. But does it sound natural to you? (for native speakers)

Could we use "hadn't broken" instead of option B? Option B is in a progressive structure so I'm a little bit confused. Thanks.
  

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B is correct. Assuming that C should read "hadn't br o ken", C is also correct. The meanings are slightly different.

— GPY

  • B is correct.
  • Assuming that C should read "hadn't br o ken", C is also correct.
  • The meanings are slightly different.
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B is correct. Assuming that C should read "hadn't broken", C is also correct. The meanings are slightly different.
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