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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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My father came back in a few minutes.

I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.

Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference?

A: My father came back in a few minutes.

B: My father came back after a few minutes.
  

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Hi, Are the following 2 sentences correct? Yes. If so, what's the difference?

— Clive

  • Hi, Are the following 2 sentences correct?
  • Yes.
  • If so, what's the difference?
  • None, really.
  • A: My father came back in a few minutes.
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Hi,

Are the following 2 sentences correct? Yes.

If so, what's the difference? None, really.

A: My father came back in a few minutes.

B: My father came back after a few minutes.

Clive
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-Hi, Clive. Thank you for your answer. But I want to analyse the difference between both sentences.
I think if there is any difference between these sentences, it must be that of observing point.
I think in A the speaker's observing point is a certain past point, while in B the observing point is "now" [the time the speaker is mentioning this sentence].
Am I r
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Hi,

A: My father came back in a few minutes.

B: My father came back after a few minutes.

I want to analyse the difference between both sentences.
I think if there is any difference between these sentences, it must be that of observing point.
I think in
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Hi, Clive. I agree with your suggestion. Thank you very much.
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